Operational Excellence Engineer Carbon Plant
Safran •
Walton, Kentucky, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; its a passion. Theres the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 Worlds Best Companies list (59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group thats making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, well proudly step back and say, “We did that."
Roles and Responsibilities:
•tLead operational efforts as the department focal for implementing, sustaining operational excellence initiatives, including:
- Productivity, Overall Labor and Equipment Effectiveness (OLE, OEE) improvement
- Gemba Walks
- Electronic Performance Dashboards
- 5S program
- Participative Innovation System
- Training
- Communication of OPEX initiatives
- Facility layout updates control
- QRQC coaching and reporting
- Hoshin Kanri and One Safran projects support
- Value Stream Maps
- Visual factory management
•tFocus on extending lean manufacturing practices, and lead efforts to implement machine networking
•tOrganize failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to determine best application for lean improvements
•tContribute to the company goals of safety improvement, process flow improvements, floor space optimization, lead-time reduction, elimination of defects, inventory reduction and on-time delivery
•tImplement visual cues and communication tools in both the factory and office environment to provide “status at a glance” and allow quick and simple detection of abnormal operating conditions.
•tCreate continuous flow to reduce work in process, inventory, cycle times, and lead times.
•tProvide support to improvements established on the Hoshin Kanri and One Safran Transformation roadmaps.
•tBenchspaning activities with other Safran and external companies as required.
•tProject and Process Planning for the Operations Group:
- Setup and follow project progress indicators
- Organize milestone reviews and ensure their validation
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a clear and timely manner
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
•tLead Manufacturing 4.0 and LEAN 4.0 initiatives for the operations group
•tSupport PRAP and ergonomic initiatives as defined by site sponsor and correspondent
•tPerform other related duties as required by the operations manager to support production
Job Requirements:
Required Behavioral Dimensions:
•\tDecision Making
•\tFacilitating Change and Innovation
•\tQuality Orientation
•\tMust be able to clearly and effectively present information to team members and management
•\tAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
•\tAbility to analyze processes and identify best practices, areas requiring improvement, and activities that do not add value.
•\tMust be able to work independently with little direction.
•\tMust be able to work effectively within a team environment.
•\tMust be able to manage multiple projects concurrently
•\tMust have the ability to deliver to plan and deadlines
Experience/Education/Certification Required:
•\tBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
•\tMinimum of two years technical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
•\tKnowledge of Lean-Sigma tools, such as Value Stream Map, waste identification, Continuous Improvement Fundamentals, 5S+1, Just in time, KPIs, SMED, takt time, pull system, ANDON, Poka Yoke, TPM, FIFO, Kaizen, 7 Quality tools, statistical tools, FMEA, APQP, DOE.
•\tLean 6 Sigma Certification Desirable
•\tMust be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
Physical / Environmental Scope of Position:
•\tVocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for safety, direction, and the exchange of ideas in the industrial environment
•\tSubjected to inside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils and other related industrial hazards
•\tPerform duties requiring kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds periodically
Job Ident #:
146429
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