Site Continuous Improvement Lead

Teijin Automotive Technologies is the world leader in the compounding and manufacturing of lightweight composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you're only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry leading benefits. Called BENEfits4U, our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

We are seeking a

Continuous Improvement Lead

for our

Salisbury, North Carolina Plant.

Summary:

Work across plant functions to drive manufacturing excellence by identifying areas for improvement, facilitating improvement events, and executing initiatives to optimize operational performance.

Responsibilities:

Analyze existing processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas requiring enhancement or restructuring. Utilize data analytics to identify trends and focus areas. Assess integrity of ERP data being used to inform decisions and make recommendations for improvement.Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize workstreams and eliminate wastes; lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement initiatives.Transforming ideas into actionable change initiatives; ensuring effective communication, training, and support to stakeholders to maximize adoption and success of new processes or systems.Strategic Planning and Implementation:Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement, setting clear goals, KPIs, and milestones to track progress and measure success.Utilize metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor the impact of improvement initiatives, providing regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders.Collaborate with various departments and teams to facilitate a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and best practices across the organization.Provide training and guidance on new processes, train teammates on lean manufacturing best practices.Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Manufacturing, Engineering, related fields, or equivalent experienceKnowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations managementExcellent communication skillsOutstanding organizational skills

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, Teijin Automotive Technologies is the place for you!