Job Description:
We’re looking for a Focused Improvement Technician to drive operational excellence and to enable the site to optimize resource utilization (assets/associates/expenses) by identifying opportunities for further improvement and management of data sets.
The job holder plays a role in the site's CAB process and represents the Focused Improvement mindset and culture.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an engineering / manufacturing / operational role.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or other equivalent process improvement trainings are highly preferred.
Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, strong system capability (PowerBI is highly preferred).
General Organizational and business knowledge.
Proven Project Management capability/experience.
Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
PMP and/or LSS Certifications are a strong asset.
Drive Operational Excellence:
Quarterly, periodically and weekly review line performance
Analyze gaps in performance, identify and help prioritize improvement areas with highest impact.
As an FI Tech for the site, ensure that SLT and engineers focus on right counteractions to close performance gaps.
Ensure improvement actions are taken and track progress
Develop and maintain Road Maps in collaboration with all functions on site (e.g. TRS/Productivity plan).
Intensively communicate with all levels of factory-associates and visualize performance to drive actions.
Drive improvements to achieve ‘Best-in-Class’ cost structure:
Identify and drive efficiency and VLS projects to optimize production costs (COGS/MCC/Non Quality costs/stock).
Develop potential solutions through communication with ENG/OPS and identify the optimal supply solution.
Responsible for data management & reporting:
Responsible for key regular performance reports. House-keep and drive CI for the site’s data systems.
Be the guardian of data/KPIs/targets. Define and manage standards on site (e.g., TOC/SOCs).
Assist Segment IE on ad hoc projects:
Improve segment performance through best practice sharing and collaboration across sites.
Support and shape the IE community and knowledge building.
Manage CAB
Manage prioritization, submission, and approval of CAB projects. Track and ensure CAB spend on time.
Support/coach project owners in writing project submissions.
Governance of the CAB process, and escalating where necessary of under/overspend.
Drive basic IE knowledge building & training on site:
Participating in Mars Supply Excellence through ownership of essential elements and being a key member of the FI Pillar.
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