Lean Focal - 1st shift

About the role

Work under the general guidance of the Lean Champion &/or Branch Management, reports directly to Lean Champion or Plant Manager. The Lean Focal acts as a supporter, educator, liaison and partner in pursuing excellence and value in the plants and/or office using the concepts of Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading numerous operational optimization projects simultaneously to develop new processes.
• Assist in developing team capabilities to utilize tools of basic problem-solving.
• Facilitate brainstorming, idea evaluation/assessment, tracking of employee-based teams and implementation plan development (follow up).
• Document and track all departmental projects.
• Support and provide input to the development of Lean Programs and initiatives, ensuring continuous performance improvement and capability development.
• Under the direction of the Lean Champion, capture and review data, current processes and performance trends for variances and severity level.
• Meet Lean performance measurements.
• Documentation (Assessments, Audits, Observations, Records).
• Measurements, maintain visibility of all formal and informal events, activities, follow-up.
• Travel as necessary to locations throughout the organization and to attend applicable educational seminars.
• Supports, executes and analyzes Safety-Lean quality-reporting measures.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership and training facilitation skills
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of quality management systems applicable to the business
• Excellent Computer skills – Power point, Excel, Word, Visio and Project
• Basic knowledge of lean systems and tools

Preferred Requirements:

• Six sigma Greenbelt or other formal Lean certification

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!