Senior BPS - Continuous Improvement Implementer

Bosch’s Lincolnton, NC Conversion, Customizing and Packaging Center is located approximately 30 miles from Charlotte. The facility employs just under 500 full-time associates in a 5-shift operation, encompassing 235,000 sq ft and managing 12,000 SKUs. In addition to conversion, customizing, and packaging activities, abrasives are a major part of the power tool accessory business. The site is ISO certified and engages in BPS, CIP, and 5S practices.

About the role

This is an hourly role eligible for overtime. The primary focus is increasing the maturity of the Bosch Production System (BPS) at the Lincolnton facility by providing instruction, evaluating current systems, analyzing data, and supporting BPS metrics, auditing, and assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction on BPS topics, including Value Stream Design, Standardized Work, Working According to Standards, Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, and Shopfloor Involvement.
• Evaluate current manufacturing systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze data to support system design and improvements.
• Support BPS metrics, auditing, and assessment processes.
• Implement solutions and best practices plant-wide, partnering with associates across all functions and levels.
• Facilitate training sessions (e.g., Working According to Standards, Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement/Tachinbo).
• Serve as the Tachinbo and SYS-CIP projects' Lessons Learned Site Coordinator.
• Execute BPS Shopfloor Partner process confirmations.
• Support Value Stream Planning, Shop Floor Management Cycle, leveling, and consumption control.
• Analyze systematic findings and determine improvements.
• Collaborate with all levels at the Lincolnton facility, including the BPS Concept Coach and BPS Execution Specialist.
• Engage with external groups such as Corporate BPS teams and Supplier network groups.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a lean manufacturing environment with hands-on shopfloor experience.
• Understanding of and experience using the Bosch Production System or similar lean manufacturing systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Project planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet established targets.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.