• Partner with leaders in determining, prioritizing and executing continuous improvement projects.

• Conduct and/or coordinate local training in lean tools to deepen organization’s understanding and capability.

• Act as change agent through direct involvement with the process and challenging existing approaches and performance.

• Support operational transition to one piece flow by assisting leaders with value stream planning, development, and execution.

• Oversee the success of the kaizen events, including:
  • Working with the kaizen leader in planning and establishing prework requirements.
  • Event facilitation including training and coaching during the event.
  • Generation of clear action plans and results obtained.
  • Advanced planning of events in line with key business objectives.

• Provide direct support for Team Leader Development Program and other leadership development efforts.

• Assist other Altra businesses and Corporate ABS Team in the development and implementation of ABS tools and processes.

Critical Competencies

• Ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, test theories, research alternatives and reach conclusions.
• Skilled in collaborative problem solving including making the process visible.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize activities to achieve short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Outstanding group facilitation, training, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in business, engineering, or operations; will consider others bachelor’s degrees with an additional 4 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of related experience in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, or other related experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of operational excellence competencies including not limited to: Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, Toyota Production System Tools: Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Policy Deployment, One-piece Flow, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, Poke Yoke, Target Costing, Six Sigma, FMS and TPM.
• Working experience with lean, ABS or other form of Toyota Production System.

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and contribution, immediate vesting
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Protection options for Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, and Legal Services
• 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• 2 weeks of paid Family Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Livongo Diabetes Support Program
• Cancer Expert Now Program
• Wondr Health & Weight Loss Program

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