Kaizen Coordinator

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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