Quotation Specialist jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Reports to : KPS Manager

Responsibilities :

• Facilitates and implements KPS activities within the KNA Divisions.
• Conducts KPS process audit system within the KNA operations.
• Confers with the KPS Manager to determine training, implementation requirements, and the performance of associate involvement in KNA's associate KPS implementation.
• Advises and teaches production personnel about 5-S, 3-step training, etc.
• Establishes and maintains good team relations and adherence to proper KPS operational standards.
• Maintains proper documentation as required to support the KPS activities.
• Assists the KPS Manager and Dojo KPS Specialist with all activities related to implementing KPS and Dojo activities.
• Must support and participate in Kasai training and maintain a full understanding of the global KPS standards.
• Interpret standards provided by Kasai and then develop M-Tek Work standard documents that can include but are not limited to Work Instructions, ISO documentation, and training materials.
• Develop training content to be used to train local KPS Coordinators and staff to the standards.
• Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• Assists in the design, planning, and organizing of the training of KNA Facilities Managers, Supervisors, and Group Leaders.
• Assists in delivering training to KNA Facilities Managers, Supervisors and Group Leaders either through classroom instruction and / or shop floor training.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Conduct follow-up audits regarding adherence to KPS standards.
• Mentor / coach KNA Facilities Managers, Supervisors and Group Leaders if they need additional assistance in using the standards.
• Provide on-site support when there is an issue with KPS-related activities that are preventing the effective utilization of KPS practices and / or standards.
• Participate in QC story activities across North American facilities. Identify waste and eliminate non-value-added work from the process or policies.
• Develop policy and improvement standards across North American KNA facilities.
• Conduct KPS principal training courses with all members of the organization.
• Follow established work practices that support compliance with all company policies, safety standards, 5S practices, and regulatory and / or customer requirements.
• Support Production Teams with the implementation of KPS Standards.
• Other Responsibilities as needed.
• Authorities for an employee are granted using work instructions, policies and procedures, and / or direction provided by management to meet the requirements of the customer

Education :

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience :

3-4 years of hands-on assembly line and injection process work at KNA including leadership role and / or shop floor management.

Skills :

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to train people and provide leadership in a team environment required.
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts on a variety of topics.

Other :

• Must be able and capable to work any shift assigned and must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to travel in support of the KPS training and KNA Division's implementation.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. repeatedly. Must be able to continually bend, stoop, twist, and use arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout the shift.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

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Last updated : 2024-10-05