Continuous Improvement / Lean Manager (Heroica Matamoros)

Ffw De Mexico, S.A. De C.V.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Responsibilities

• Effective facilitation and execution of Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen/Impact, regular follow up and follow through on sustainability).
• Independently identifies process gaps, recommends, and implements process improvement.
• Management of the Lean transformational activities and projects in the plant.
• Provide formal and informal training, coaching, and mentoring to employees: must be able to translate concepts to local situations and help individuals and teams progress in understanding to achieve sustainable business improvements.
• Coach process owners on how to use engineering and Lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
• Establishes and implements performance measures. Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the plant objectives.
• Actively partner with process owners to ensure results are delivered / future state is achieved.
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, and employee development.
• Develop personnel and plant competency in the application of continuous improvement methods and Lean tools.
• Must have initiative to create programs and drive outcomes, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead and influence others without formal control to achieve desired results.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Must hold a valid Passport and Visa.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel for training and group events.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Job requires to be on site in the Matamoros FFW de MX facility.
• Must be willing to relocate if business strategies change.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.