The GPS Lead is responsible for driving the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization. This role focuses on improving productivity, reducing waste, and reducing manufacturing costs, and building positive relationships with employees. It involves tactical coaching, project management, and creating an environment for continuous improvement. The position requires international travel.
Requirements
- Investigate, experiment, and implement processes to maximize productivity
- Provide tactical coaching on Lean Methodology and Continuous Improvement Techniques (Six Sigma)
- Provide manufacturing with packaging and technical engineering support to implement new products and processes
- Create and maintain an environment of continuous improvement
- Proactive problem solving on the basis statistic analysis of corrective actions
- Select and develop tools and fixtures for improvements
- Complete post implementation reviews in a timely manner
- Work in collaboration with sister plants
- Willing to work overtime
- Willing to travel domestic and international