Gerente Lean Manufacturing Metalmecanica.

Essential Functions

Drive a culture of accountability and results through effective performance management.
Achieve world class on-time delivery and quality performance to our customer base.
Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of successful cost reduction plans that drive aggressive business results.
Ensure planned key performance indicators such as revenue, gross margin, Defective Parts per Million (DPPM) and On-time Delivery (OTD) are met or exceeded.
Actively participate in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process until product is production ready by ensuring new processes are implemented.
Utilize data, best practices, and prior Lean deployment experience to identify performance gaps; work with department leaders to develop and execute improvement plans
Facilitate impactful improvements through utilization of continuous improvement tools, Kaizen funnel processes, and systems to ensure better safety, quality, efficiency, cost, delivery, waste reduction, and morale improvement.
Utilize a structured problem-solving approach to analyze current conditions, identify improvement opportunities, and deploy appropriate Lean tools to resolve.
Lead and coach Kaizen events through hands-on participation.
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of manufacturing employees with special focus on leadership.
Ensure a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor?s Degree in a technical discipline, preferably Engineering. (Relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree.)
At least five years of experience in industrial management required.

Additional Skills/Qualifications

Deep understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Single Piece Flow, Five S?s, Visual Management, Kaizen, Statistical Problem Solving, or similar.
Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events within a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics, using business management software (ex: ERP, etc.)
Able to travel up to weekly between our facilities.
Preference for bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates.