Kaizen Automation Specialist

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Job Title: Kaizen Automation Specialist

Mission: Analyze current processes by generating Process Flow Diagrams and Value Stream Maps in order to benchmark and/or quantify current performance, identify and quantify waste, and to establish metrics for quantifying the improvement activities. Identify and minimize process waste by leading and organizing events that utilize Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Mistake Proofing, Statistical Process Controls, and Visual Management Systems. Achieve significant improvements in Operational Efficiency

What would your day look like?

· Deliver methodologies and systems to the execution teams to improve the reliability, maintainability, efficiency, and availability of their assets.

· Participate in the implementation of new projects (innovation, kaizen, new operating lines) to ensure compliance to the maintenance standards and the assets early management.

· Design, redesign and optimize PM and PdM incorporating world class practices, resources efficiency, labor allocation, and failure-mode centered. Guarantee the effectiveness of the planned maintenance through robust designs

· Standardize lessons learned, best practices, and procedures to improve the maintenance processes and share with the rest of the miniplants where applicable

· Assist in implementing process improvements with lean manufacturing concepts reducing cycle times and increasing employee efficiencies via successful tracking and monitoring system for sustainment and progress towards KPI performance, etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities.

· Support in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions

· Utilize Continuous Improvement through Employee engagement in ideas and implementation.

· Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire plant population in both understanding of key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPI's.

· Work with cell/site/value stream leaders to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives to achieve business results using best practice Process Management tools.

· Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

Academic & Experience

• BS in Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering,

Industrial Engineering, or relevant field

• 3 to 5 years in automatization and kaizen practices

Technical Skills

• Maintenance scheduling and planning
• Kaizen methodologies – Six Signa or related
• Advanced project management skills
• Financial Management
• Communication skills
• People Management skills

Key Success Factors:

Integrity and Trust Perseverance Perseverance Conflict management

• Planning Problem Solving Organizational Agility Building Effective Teams Developing direct reports and others

What is in it for YOU?

As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!

· Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays

· Excellent Benefits Plan!

· Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance

· Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

· 401(k) Company Matching

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roanoke, VA 24019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Kaizen: 3 years (Preferred)
• PLC management: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000