Senior BPS Implementer

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The 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 along with 12,000 SKUs. In addition to conversion, customizing, and packaging activities, abrasives are now a big part of our power tool accessory business. ISO certified, our associates engage in BPS, CIP, and 5S.

About the role

Increase maturity of BPS in LctP by:

• Providing instruction on BPS topics including Value Stream Design, Standardized Work, Working According to Standards, Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement.
• Evaluating current manufacturing systems to determine areas of potential improvement.
• Analyzing data to support system design.
• Providing support for BPS metrics, auditing, and assessment processes.
• Moderation/Facilitator/Trainer skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement solutions and best practices plant-wide independently, partnering with associates across all functions and levels.
• Facilitate training sessions such as Working According to Standards (operators and shopfloor leaders), Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement (Tachinbo).
• Serve as Tachinbo - Site Coordinator.
• Coordinate SYS-CIP projects' Lessons Learned as Site Coordinator.
• Execute BPS Shopfloor Partner process confirmations.
• Provide Value Stream Planning support, Shop Floor Management Cycle, leveling, and consumption control support.
• Analyze systematic findings and determine improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a lean manufacturing environment with manufacturing/shopfloor experience.
• Understanding of and experience using the Bosch Production System or similar lean manufacturing systems and concepts.
• 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.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Scope & Interaction

• Supports all value streams and departments in the plant.
• Interacts with all levels at the LctP facility.
• Collaborates with BPS Concept Coach and BPS Execution Specialist.
• Some external interactions with Corporate BPS groups and Supplier network groups.