Lead improvement strategy focused on cost, quality, and flexibility at Dana's facilities. Coach teams while implementing lean processes and project planning tools across operations.
Responsibilities
Lead, develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy for cost, quality, speed and flexibility that eliminates waste and provides outstanding levels of customer service
Act as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed in improvements and become ingrained throughout the Light Vehicle
Coach and develop production group in achieving established goal for the facility
Facilitate the identification, selection, prioritization and assignment of projects with an emphasis on those that have breakthrough potential
Lead the application of DOS tools and appropriate project planning tools to improve processes, eliminate waste, and reduce cycle time
Expand projects across the Light Vehicle North American operations and measure results
Ensure Engineers / Managers connect projects and methodology to the strategies of the global business unit
Identify, establish, and deliver measurable processes for continuous improvement and regularly evaluate success
Lead and/or directly influence cross-business strategic initiatives, growth projects, improvement initiatives, and similar high impact projects
Schedule reviews of projects and progress with Staff and Plant Managers
Drive the ongoing institutionalization of solutions for assessing DOS performance in alignment with customer and financial goals
Audit the DOS system at the plants on a regular basis
Create system for sharing best practices among all plants
Be responsible and accountable for project executions from inception to completion, including communication of results and verification
Ensure that each plant has a DOS strategy and roadmap leading to the achievement of lean processes and lean operating practices.
Work together with the Director of Operations-North American, Plant Management and the corporate DOS group to achieve optimum results and consistency in each plant.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field
Several years business experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations function
Experience in one or more project leadership role(s)
Knowledge of Toyota Production System preferred
Self-starter, organized, and driven to deliver on key tasks and accountabilities
Attentive to detail and results-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong report-writing, technical presentation and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
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