Lean Focal

Job Summary

Work under the general guidance of the Lean Champion &/or Branch Management, reports directly to Lean Champion or Plant Manager. The Lean Focal acts as a supporter, educator, liaison and partner in pursuing excellence and value in the plants and/or office using the concepts of Continuous Improvement.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in leading numerous operational optimization projects simultaneously to develop new processes.
• Assist in developing team capabilities to utilize tools of basic problem-solving
• Facilitate brainstorming, idea evaluation/assessment, tracking of employee-based teams and implementation plan development (follow up)            
• Document and track all departmental projects
• Support and provide input to the development of Lean Programs and initiatives, ensuring continuous performance improvement and capability development.
• Under the direction of the Lean Champion, capture and review data, current processes and performance trends for variances and severity level
• Meet Lean performance measurements. Documentation (Assessments, Audits, Observations, Records)
• Measurements, maintain visibility of all formal and informal events, activities, follow-up
• Travel as necessary to locations throughout the organization and to attend applicable educational seminars
• Supports, executes and analyzes Safety-Lean quality-reporting measures
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership and training facilitation skills
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of quality management systems applicable to the business
• Excellent Computer skills – Power point, Excel, Word, Visio and Project
• Basic knowledge of lean systems and tools.

Preferred Requirements:

• Six sigma Greenbelt or other formal Lean certification
   

Pay Range: ($28.96 ($28.96 - $38.03)

Benefits:

thyssenkrupp Materials, LLC (Aerospace) offers a very competitive compensation plan. We invite you to start your career with us by applying today. Once you are selected, you would enjoy the following benefits as a valued member of our organization:

• Medical (BCBSIL), dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP) benefits effective the first of the month following your hire date with thyssenkrupp Aerospace.
• Employee Basic and Optional Life Insurance/AD&D
• FSA and HSA options
• Voluntary Benefits including Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness benefits are offered through Allstate.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits include Legal Insurance and ID Theft
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k plan with a 100% employee match up to the first 4% - employees vest after 3 years of service
• 3 weeks (120 hours) paid vacation (pro-rated based on date of hire). Ability to purchase up to a week of vacation during open enrollment for the following year, ability to rollover up to 40 hours of vacation into the next year.
• Holiday Pay: For a 5-day 8-hour shift you will receive up to 88 hours of holiday pay, for a 4-day 10-hour shift, you will receive up to 80 hours of holiday pay, and for a 3-day 12-hour shift you will receive up to 72 hours of holiday pay depending on the date of hire and the holiday schedule posted as it changes yearly.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 8 hours paid time off for Volunteering with charities
• Job Training and Development programs
• Career Pathway program for hourly employees for internal job progression and wage transparency, ability to receive increases two times a year (excludes Indiana)
• Discount Programs on travel, auto, entertainment, tickets, beauty, spa, health, and wellness.

Job Compensation

$28.96 - $39.18

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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PLEASE NOTE: 

1.    TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
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