Job Description
Sodecia is an industrial corporation operating worldwide as a full service supplier in the Body in White, Powertrain, Safety & Interiors and Tools & Equipment. Sodecia Automotive London has two facilities within London and focuses in the Body In White division. We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team in the position of Kaizen Coordinator. This role would report to our Manufacturing Engineer Manger.
Job Description:
- Training and orient all BU employees on kaizen concept, principles, tools and their application;
- Identity and certify the Kaizen Multipliers according Sodecia group targets ;
- Develop and support kaizen Multipliers (training, coach and mentor);
- Understand and monitoring the KPI´s selected in each pillar Grow, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Motivation (Doc support -Gap chart Report);
- Update in weekly base the KPI´s (18 KPI´s) to define the projects;
- Analyze and present to BU’s Management Team, kaizen project in order to reduce or eliminate 7WASTES.
- Defines 12 week forecast of kaizen projects and resources to reach the 2% savings (calculated in a 12 month perspective);
- Assure Hoshim Karin Matrix (HKM) is always update;
- Understand the cost structures of Business Unit. (P&L Report);
- Able to calculate “payback analysis” on kaizen projects, with business unit management team and eventually other employee considered crucial to achieve an accurate analysis;
- Summarize and report weekly and monthly all kaizen activities, performance results, activities forecast and trends;
- Define and follow up all the PDCA concerning all kaizen activities in order to achieve all the Kaizen Targets;
- Analyze all the investments in a production process perspective in order to validate if it is the “last” improvement solution;
- Benchmarking best practices within Sodecia Group;
- Participate in PGC meetings and define actions to reach the targets required (General Competitiveness Plan);
- Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards (Visual management);
- Develop, manage and lead continuous process improvement strategies and initiatives according the BU strategy;
- Define kaizen projects related with sustainability according Sodecia group targets;
- Follow and accomplish the entire task at the Kaizen road Map 5W1H.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Three to five years of progressively-responsible manufacturing experience
- Business-related Bachelor’s degree
- Three+ years experience in Continuous Improvement/Lean/5S
- Lean manufacturing and/or process efficiency knowledge
- Six Sigma certification preferred
- Experience using statistical analyses
- Adept with Microsoft business systems including Office Suite
- Able to learn business-centric and/or proprietary computer systems and applications easily
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
EQUIPMENT AND/OR PRODUCT:
· Computer system applications such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and other related systems.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Automotive and Manufacturing Environment.
QUALITY & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:
- Responsible to adhere to all IATF 16946 / Quality policies and procedures
- Understand that Quality is EVERYONES responsibility
- Prevent quality issues from happening either by not starting the process or by stopping it before a nonconformity has occurred.
- Escalate Quality Issues immediately to my Supervisor or Manager – STOP, CONTAIN & REPORT
- Attend all Quality training deemed required by Sodecia
SAFETY AND HOUSEKEEPING:
· Responsible to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the OHSA.
· Follow and ensure the Company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
· Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to the safety rules and regulations.
· Ensure that your Department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.
· Responsible to support all Environmental, Health and Safety programs in accordance with legislative, local and Sodecia policies.
· Follow and ensure the Company's procedures regarding environmental and safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
· Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to the safety rules and regulations.
· Participate in 5S activities.
Sodecia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment, selection process and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Division of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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