LEAN Process Excellence Leader
Job Title : LEAN Process Excellence Leader
Job Code : 3923
Location : Wheeling IL US 60090
Job Description :

Accellent, Inc. is a fully integrated provider of design, supply chain management and strategic sourcing services to the Medical Device industry. Accellent, a recognized market leader, is a fast-growing outsource manufacturing and design solution company specializing in high growth areas such as Cardiology, Endoscopy and Orthopaedics. The top Medical Device companies partner with Accellent to provide innovation, advanced technology, speed to market, low cost labor and strategic sourcing.

We’re looking for team players with a can-do attitude to share in our vision and corporate values. Accellent offers competitive salaries; a comprehensive benefits package, and a stimulating work environment.

 



We are searching for a Lean Process Excellence Leader to join our team to continue our LEAN cultural transformation. This position is based at our Wheeling, IL facility. No relocation assistance is available at this time.



About the Opportunity:

The Lean Process Excellence Leaders will be integral in driving Accellent's continuing commitment to a culture of LEAN thinking and continuous process improvement.  The selected LEAN experts will provide leadership, training and support to their assigned Site in an effort to achieve “Best-in-Class” performance by eliminating waste in all manufacturing and business processes, radically improving cycle times to our customers and creating an environment focused on continuous improvement.  Our Lean Process Excellence Leaders will drive high visibility projects and will be embedded in our site leadership.


Primary Responsibilities:

    * Lead the training of the Site employees in Lean Enterprise principles, ensuring they have a solid working knowledge of how to apply these tools & techniques to achieve process improvements in the manufacturing & office environment.
    * Perform facility-wide training in Lean Manufacturing tools, including the use of Kaizen events, Value-Stream Mapping, Single-Piece Flow, TPM, Setup Reduction, 5S, Kanban, etc.
    * Apply a “train the trainer” approach to progressively educate managers, supervisors and cell leaders to conduct independent Lean initiatives.
    * Develop and deploy the annual facility Lean Process Excellence plan, consistent with the Hoshin Planning cycle and addressing annual division performance improvement objectives.
    * Lead the delivery of significant, quantifiable, annualized cost savings.
    * Take accountability for the success of identified cost reduction.
    * Drive cost reduction efforts through cycle time reduction, process improvement, setup reduction, etc.Develop and improve manufacturing processes through the use of Lean Sigma.
    * Drive the development of product flow and make recommendations on the efficient lay-out of the manufacturing floor and track the resulting benefit of those implemented changes.
    * Lead the Site deployment of daily, weekly, and monthly metrics, ensuring that collection and monitoring of this information is meaningful in the identification of areas requiring process improvement or corrective action.
    * Lead problem solving efforts both internally and externally, working closely with customers and QA on internal and external corrective and preventive actions.
    * Assist Supply Chain Management in the development of partnerships with suppliers and maximizing the use of VMI programs, Kanbans, and consignment inventory with key customers.
    * Act as an intergral membership of the site Leadership Team.

Secondary Responsibilities:

    * Drive six sigma process improvement methodologies as the facility wide “thinking tool.” Be the facility wide champion for data based decision making.
    * Lead the training of the workforce in Six Sigma tools & techniques to ensure all associates are capable of participating in a process improvement project team.
    * Assist QA with process capability validation, the implementation and qualification of new equipment (i.e. new machines, automation) and the certification of primary and secondary processes using statistical methods, capability studies, etc.
    * Assist the Controller in tracking the financial impact and benefits of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, establishing metrics consistent with Lean Thinking.
    * Stay apprised of product costs and variance reports.
    * Assist in the establishment of standard costs for new and existing products, where impacted by Lean deployment initiatives.
    * Assist in financial justification of new equipment as it applies to Lean deployment or process improvement.
    * Benchmark industry-wide application of business process improvements to assure Accellent maintains a leadership position in medical devices.
    * Coordinate with peers at other Accellent facilities in the training of Lean Sigma principles and implementation of Lean tools and techniques.
    * Maintain a current knowledge base and personal development plan to retain leadership skill set in the Lean Sigma disciplines.
      

The Lean Process Excellence Leaders will have two customer groups.

    * Internal functions such as:    Customer Solutions, Quoting, Operations, Quality, Project Management and Engineering, Production Control departments.
    * External:  Customers, suppliers and other Accellent facilities.

Job Requirements :

The successful candidate for the Lean Process Excellence leader will possess:

    * An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Business (as a minimum) - an applicable advanced degree is desirable.
    * A minimum of five years experience in deployment of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools. 3-5 years of management or supervision experience a plus.
    * Demonstrated track record of Lean implementation yielding measurable performance improvement or transformation from traditional batch manufacturing processes.
    * Experience in a “Made-to-Order” product environment a plus.
    * Formal Lean training required. Black Belt certification a plus.
    * Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, statistical and mathematical abilities and interpersonal skills.
    * Experience in cost conscious manufacturing environments (automotive, consumer electronics, appliances) considered a plus.
    * The ability to handle highly confidential information in an appropriate manner.
    * The ability to work with all levels of staff throughout all Accellent facilities.


Accellent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and we value diversity in our workforce. As such we provide equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Career Level : Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Education : Bachelor's Degree
% of Travel Required : 10-20%
Shift/Hours : First Shift (Day)