This hands-on position will lead activities focused on improving Safety,
Quality, Delivery, and Productivity in the manufacturing processes and
supporting areas.
Responsibilities:
Collect, track, control, analyze, review and report data daily on
process cycle time and downtime.
Support data collection, review, analyze and report on team performance
and support overall feedback loop to internal customers.
Support and lead problem solving sessions and initiative to improve Safety,
Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost.
Lead initiatives on shop floor organization and standard work implementation
(5S).
Assist and support PEX awareness to train PEX tools and a continuous
improvement mindset.
Interact with factory, regional and global support teams for improving
Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
Assist and support the launch of new products (NPI) into the factory.
All other duties assigned.
Essential Functions:
Flexible to change, shift, working hours and departments on short notice.
Ability to organize and adapt management of time and routine based on daily
objectives.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to use hand tools.
Ability to physically work on-site on factory floor with technicians and
production team members as job assignments require.
Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers, and follow verbal instructions.
Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for
the duration of the task.
Ability to climb up and down stairs.
Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used
within OSHA guidelines.
Regular & reliable attendance.
Education, Training, and Skills Required:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Work history of at least one year in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred but not mandatory experience in process improvement methodologies
and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean, 5S imaging, Value Stream
Mapping, and Continuous Improvement.
Understanding of general Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost in a
manufacturing environment.
General understanding of problem-solving and the ability to identify root
causes and recommend effective solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with
cross-functional teams, present findings, and drive change.
Strong communicator with ability to influence, motivate and to build
consensus and gain support at the factory level.
Experience in improvement projects as leader, facilitator, or team member.
Ability to use computer with Microsoft office such as outlook, power point
and excel.
Ability to understand, communicate and create diagrams, graphs,
charts, tables, visual aids, and general work instructions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read and comprehend Work Process Instructions and translate that
into the ability to perform the tasks required.
Accurately complete Quality and Administrative documents
Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions.
Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for
the task, i.e. safety glasses, gloves, face shield, respirator.
Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used
within OSHA guidelines.
Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Must be able to climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
and talk to hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
distant vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are responsible to perform duties related to generating and storing
hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas. Must remain within regulatory
and internal compliance when using, handling, or segregating hazardous
materials and waste. While performing duties of the job there may be exposure
to toxic or corrosive chemicals and noise levels that would require specific
PPE in an OSHA controlled environment
Compensation Rage: $24.00-34.00
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without
regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin,
and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a
disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state,
provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to
the application and/or interview process should notify a representative
within the People & Culture department.