Job description

Overview

Analyze and implement kaizen with TPS philosophy. Lead kaizen activities to focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Implement TPS methods and techniques to establish the most efficient processes and procedures.
• Lead kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze new and existing work processes and develop improvement plans in accordance with quality and engineering standards.
• Generate and complete work orders involving equipment improvement activities.
• Work closely with supervisors and production team members in problem solving and QC circle activities.
• Perform functions such as instructions and demonstrating new processes to team members.
• Provide sustaining engineering as needed and ensure the safety, quality guidelines and ergonomic principles are observed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience:

• Entry to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience in the assessment of training needs and the development of programs to meet those needs.
• Must have experience working with problem solving teams and training associates.
• Experience with QC circle activities or Jishuken activities within the last 6 months.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Understanding of the manufacturing processes and the support services necessary for associates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Excellent organization skills
• Understand the organizational structure and terminology
• Must be knowledgeable of company products, design specifications, quality standards, procedures and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be familiar with budgets and costing
• Must be creative and innovative
• Analytical thinking, judgment and problem solving skills are required
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement projects
• Close mental concentration and attention to detail are required

Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Japanese preferred

Computer/Software:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Athens, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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