Lean Coordinator at Eden Prairie

Job Description

The primary function for this role is to utilize practical Lean methodologies that support the strategic goals for the Eden Prairie plant and Eaton Hydraulics. In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and supervising all Kaizen events throughout the facility.

Additional responsibilities include:

Develop and implement new or revised manufacturing methods in assigned area to reduce production costs, improve efficiency and eliminate waste
Investigate and analyze production methods, processes and operations to determine manufacturing modifications that will increase production efficiency, reduce costs and eliminate waste
Observe and analyze high scrap or rework operation to determine causes. Advise concerned personnel of the results and recommend solutions to problems
Compile pertinent cost, manpower efficiency, machine capability, space utilization, material handling, etc., to support new manufacturing methods or modification recommendations
Oversee and coordinate production methods and modifications for production efficiency and cost control.
Conduct studies to prepare and recommend new and revised operating procedures to maintain control, improve operations, and facilitate processing
Compile and analyze significant data relative to the solution of lean/manufacturing problems and/or cost reduction studies, i.e.,
Prepare and submit lean procedures and plans interfacing with employees on specialized jobs
Utlize the Eaton Lean Six Sigma system to improve the facilities overall performance
Facilitate the implementation and sustainment of Eatons Continuous Improvement Framework
Educate the facility on the methodolgy of Lean and Continuous Improvement Framework
Facilitate and drive organizational change management on process changes
Facilitate strategic value stream mappning sessions, EBS pull alignment, and value stream goal setting to ensure plant achievement of Eaton High 5 metrics
Drive a culture of continuous improvement through problem solving methodology and utilization of A3 problem solving through the Value Streams

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Lean Six Sigma Certification

Position Criteria:
Comprehensive knowledge of all Lean, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing activities including methods, processing, tooling, plant layout, work flow, manufacturing cost control and reduction
Thorough knowledge of lean, manufacturing in order to analyze, evaluate and determine solution to a wide variety of problems that may affect his assigned area
Human relations skills to direct processing personnel and to work with other plant supervisory personnel.
Business Communication proficiency (Written and Spoken)

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

Minimum of three years manufacturing experience and continuous improvement methodologies or a graduate of a Leadership Development Program.

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Eden Prairie, Company: Eaton.