JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

The Knorr Production Systems (KPS) Industrial Engineer is responsible for managing business improvement projects as a dynamic change agent using engineering and lean tools to deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in operational costs, quality, performance and safety. Will train and facilitate activities in manufacturing, non-manufacturing and administrative work areas. Also, will help to sustain, improve OEE System. Major responsibilities include:

Essential Functions:

• Execute and apply KPS strategy, tools and techniques in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Plan, execute and manage projects to complete through product continuous improvement.
• Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater valve; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects, as well as mentoring and coaching Project leads as part of Cost Deployment strategy. 
• Prepare the layouts, detailed drawings, and other documentation to assist in improving the manufacturing processes.
• Develop standard work standards and line balancing for productivity, and documenting routing times.
• Identify and track manufacturing cost reductions by implementing Quick Kaizen, Standard, Major and Advanced Kaizens or other Lean initiatives.
• Execute projects as needed.
• Be a “leader of change”. This person must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization. They must be able to question the status quo and be a strong communicator.
• Skilled in lean manufacturing methodologies: Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, TPM, SMED, Six Sigma, Standard work, Value Stream Mapping current and future state and Visual Controls
• Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams, focusing on measurable quality, service and cost improvements.
• Trains, coaches and motivates personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques. 
• Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts.
• Support or conduct trainings for KPS events to support organizational development through the understanding of concepts and practices of KPS.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving Shopfloor Management.
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.

Knowledge:

• Strong PC skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project Management.
• Lean Tools

Experience:

• 1-3 years Industrial \ Lean Manufacturing expertise having led continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events. 

• Must have minimum of 1-year experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.  
• Ability to motivate teams of people and drive for results.  
• Effective problem solvers, conduct unbiased analysis, and identify hidden problems to achieve effective solutions.
• Team facilitation skills
• Understanding of costing structure and quantitative analysis

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
• Greenbelt Certification preferred.
• Strong lean manufacturing expertise
• Proven track record in leading high-performance teams and attaining results; able to quantify results.

Bendix Competencies: