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Correspondingly, the incumbent coordinates and leads a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance. This position does not directly supervise other personnel. This position does support Operations Supervisors, Area Leads, and Plant Managers.\nThis position will be based in Whitehall, MI\nPrimary Responsibilities\nParticipate in the Howmet Business System implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and drive waste reductions utilizing Lean principles (JIT, Autonomation, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.)\nCoordinate with resource departments within the assigned locations to fabricate, install, and implement improvements to drive waste down and increase efficiency and output.\nDevelop Value Stream maps of key processes and product flows. 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This includes providing support to sustain all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements initiated during those events, especially those concentrated on local improvement. \nPerforming other duties as assigned.\n\nThe incumbent will possess:\nDemonstrated experience in manufacturing improvement techniques, including flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP)Expertise in value stream mapping and associated improvement methodologies\n\nUnderstanding of pillars of Toyota production system (JIT, Autonomation)\nExperience evaluating TAKT time vs. cycle time, determining work area constraints (i.e. cycle time constraint, periodic work constraints, downtime constraints).\nExperience on shop floor, working with employees, and enhancing manufacturing processesStrong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to develop and use structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions\nDemonstrated experience in project leadership and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines\nBasic Qualifications:\nMinimum three years of experience in a manufacturing environment\nBachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required\nMust possess knowledge and understanding of Continuous Process Improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint\nEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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