Job Title:                                Continuous Improvement Workshop Leader

Department:                          Corporate Administration      

Reports To:                            Continuous Improvement Manager   

FLSA Status:                         Exempt

SUMMARY

Support and drive appropriate operational plans using lean strategies to deliver both short and long-term results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Auto Safety House safety policies.
• Facilitate/lead improvement events at all facilities.
• Coordinates and conducts training in lean operating principles as requested.
• Data collection and observation of current conditions.
• Track and monitor full and consistent implementations.
• Supports establishment and communication of the LEAN philosophy, culture and needed behavior changes.
• Serves as an internal consulting resource, assisting with identification of improvement opportunities, implementation plan development, and problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Minimum three (3) years experience working within a lean system.
• Team leader or member of no fewer than fifty (50) kaizen improvement events.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, influence leaders to change / adopt change, build trust and credibility quickly.
• Specialized knowledge in the principles, practices, and implementation of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Superior communication skills both written, verbal with the ability to listen
• Demonstrated positive energy to promote employee engagement and drive results.
• Demonstrated passion to drive change and challenge status quo.
• Exceptional skills in project management
• Efficient use of Microsoft tools, Powerpoint, excel, access, word, etc

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write technical, effective business communication to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, clients, and/or regulators.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to apply financial mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.