Main responsabilities
* operational efficiency: drives lean initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
* cost optimization: leads projects that deliver measurable cost savings through smarter resource utilization and process enhancements.
* quality excellence: applies structured methodologies to improve product quality, reduce variation, and enhance customer satisfaction.
* team empowerment: facilitates kaizen events and coaching cross-functional teams to foster a proactive, improvement-driven mindset.
* standardization and sustainability: ensures consistent application of best practices and sustaining improvements across the operation.
* activities coordination: leads the coordination and facilitation of regular follow-up meetings with the operations staff to track progress on continuous improvement initiatives. Organizes and supports events related to the deployment of the annual strategy, ci x-change ensuring alignment with operational goals and engagement across teams.
* visual management and shop floor engagement: drives 5s implementation and conducts regular gemba walks focused on improving performance across key operational metrics and reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
* cultural leadership: inspires and mobilizes production and salaried teams to embrace continuous improvement as a shared responsibility. Builds strong engagement through clear communication, recognition, and inclusive problem-solving.
what skills you need
* strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and ci tools: proficient in methodologies such as kaizen, 5s, value stream mapping, and gemba walks.
* project management: ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage timelines, and deliver measurable results.
* analytical thinking: skilled in identifying root causes, interpreting data, and proposing effective solutions to improve operational metrics.
* communication and facilitation: excellent interpersonal skills to engage teams, lead meetings, and drive alignment across departments.
* team leadership and coaching: capable of motivating both salaried and hourly teams to embrace continuous improvement and sustain change.
* strategic deployment: experience in supporting the rollout of annual strategies and aligning ci activities with business goals.
* change management: comfortable navigating resistance, building consensus, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* data analytics and visualization: proficient in using tools such as power bi, excel, or other analytics platforms to monitor kpis, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
* attention to detail and organization: strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, maintain visual management systems, and ensure standardization.
what makes you stand out
* continuous learner: passionate about staying current with industry trends, ci methodologies, and digital tools to continuously elevate performance.
* bilingual communication skills: effective communicator in both english and spanish, facilitating collaboration across diverse teams.
* data analytics and visualization: proficient in using tools such as power bi, excel, or other analytics platforms and apps to monitor kpis, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
* appreciation for diversity: enjoys working with diverse teams and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that enhances creativity and innovation.
education
* bacherlor's degree in industrial engineering or related