Lean Specialist I - EAST

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Facilitates customer relations internally and externally.
• Covers strategies to exceed customer expectations.
• Coordinates the implementation and execution of key P3E deliverables at each level of qualification.
• Supports project planning for improvement (Kaizen, Yokoten, Project Charting, projects with probabilistic data “Lean Green Belt” to more complex issues and possibilities to analyze data, DMAIC action deployment).
• Coordinates process flows based on services/products of the NAC Value Stream Maps (VSM) with the support of P3E Cell Agents and support of the supervisors and/or managers.
• Follows up with EEA leaders and other participants periodically regarding Kaizen results to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency.
• Calculates monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Supports Production unit’s P3E cells in conducting and/or submitting Quality Control Process Cards (QCPC’s) and Quality Clinics.
• Supports the Production facility in Global Kaizens and/or Global P3E Committees.
• Uses required tools to assist in solving problems regarding the processes of the P3E program.
• Obtains continuous feedback from each team under each Production cell to identify potential roadblocks, concerns, and issues that need to be rapidly resolved.
• Holds periodic meetings regarding Action Plans.
• Actively engaged in internal competitions and year-end awards and ceremonies.
• Supports the training of cell members for Kaizen and Yokoten programs.
• Provides feedback on all A3 forms originating from any of the Production unit’s cells.
• Participates and assists the Production unit’s cell leaders in monitoring the evolution of PA and improvement plans.
• Assists in conducting and supporting presentations regarding improvement plans and programs.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Experience: Prefer three plus years’ experience in corporate quality management system activities, organization & methods systems analysis, organizational development, and process workflow analysis, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of Lean practices (methods) abiding by Embraer Values. Ability to engage teamwork activities based on Embraer values. Ability to develop dynamic climate between cells so they can see the best practices of the values applied. Ability to influence people in the pursuit of continuous improvement. Ability to identify and understand the need for training to meet the training matrix gaps already identified. Knowledge of Six Sigma, ISO 18001, ISO 14000, ISO9001 methodologies and DMAIC philosophies. Proficient in Microsoft office and other computer related skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strives for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.