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Lean Leader - Continuous Improvement Engineer
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 US
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to champion Lean events in their manufacturing plant in Pompano Beach, FL. Our client is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-tech, reciprocating compressor valves and components used across the energy industry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Find potential for Continuous Improvement opportunities by analyzing production patterns and technical requirements
- Review drawings of parts, shop floor
- Conduct process on how and why things are done
- Speak to vendors on technical options to improve production processes
- Calculate improvement potentials and present findings
- Planning of LEAN events
- Plan Kaizen events
- Plan LEAN work shops
- 5S work shops
- Plan projects for implementation (who, what, when)
- Execute LEAN events
- Work with the team on the floor hands-on to run trails, implement new processes, monitor production runs document the results
- Install 5S items (shadow boards, floor lines)
- Install test fixtures, test tools
- Track progress
- Review project plans and team commitments against actual
- Track savings/improvements against plan
- Educate others in LEAN
- Train operators to identify waste
- Train people on process analysis and Future state design
- Create Work Instructions for new processes
- Train others on LEAN techniques; document training
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- 2 or 4-year degree in mechanical, industrial engineering or business, alternative equivalent experience or combination of education and experience are accepted
- 2-years’ experience teaching and coaching LEAN techniques like 5S, KAIZEN, VSM
- 4-years’ experience in working in a factory environment
- Demonstrated experience in holding LEAN events, value stream analysis
- AutoCAD 2D drafting for floor layouts
- 3D drafting experience (is a bonus)
- Able to use mechanical gauges to take measurement (indicators, micrometers, calibers)
- Able to understand geometrical tolerances GDT and check parts against it
- Ability and experience to use hand tools to assemble, disassemble, cut, drill
- Ability and experience to work with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
- Ability and experience to create presentations in software and physical media
- Experience in managing projects
Meet Your Recruiter
Jamie Fennessy
Director, Direct Hire
Jamie has over 20 years of experience in Staffing industry and has an extensive background managing a team of Recruiters. Jamie’s enthusiasm and experience in the Engineering and Manufacturing space make him a wonderful addition to The Panther Group’s Direct Hire Engineering division.
Fun Fact: He is a lifelong Red Sox fan and worked at Fenway Park for 6 years during high school and college. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, reading, playing soccer, and coaching.
