Lean Manufacturing Specialist-Delta Job in Cicero 60804, Illinois US

SCOPE OF JOB:
Provides support for Delta facilities as related to the implementation of lean
manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes. The effort is to
institutionalize and maintain the Greif Production System across all Delta
facilities. Work as a team member to ensure program sustainability by building
the necessary tools, processes, and capabilities across the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Serve as expert related to lean manufacturing and its application within
Delta.
2.Serve as an active educator on lean manufacturing for continuous improvement
and production personnel.
3.Support Greifs Center of Excellence by preparing and reviewing training
modules, continually improving fit and use for production personnel to learn
key lean principles.
4.Diagnose and prioritize opportunities in areas of labor savings, throughput
improvement, yield improvement, and other operational cost reductions.
5.Lead the implementation of identified opportunities within plant environments
by working closely with plant personnel and plant continuous improvement teams.
6.Facilitate and support kaizen activities to identify and analyze operational
improvement opportunities.
7.Establish and ensure the consistent use of performance management standards
for Operational Excellence.
8.Leverage experiences and share best-demonstrated practices across the
business unit and other business units within Greif worldwide.
9.Support other regions (outside North America) as needs arise for lean skills
and support.
10.Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
5 plus years in Manufacturing Operational management.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of operations and lean manufacturing tools and principles. Six Sigma
Black Belt Certified. Strong analytical skills, used to analyze processes and
material flow and understand financial impact. Strong interpersonal leadership
skills to motivate others, manage change, and embed continuous improvement
culture. Strong organizational and planning skills.
TRAVEL:
50 percent