Magna

Automotive

Coord,ContinuousImprovement

$65–95k ~AI est. Newaygo, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Coord, Continuous Improvement at Magna. Skills: Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Process management. Develop lean manufacturing processes. Implement lean manufacturing processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce cycle time; Reduce inventory; Reduce labor hours; Reduce scrap; Achieve project goals; Support business objectives

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Problem identification; Solution development

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years experience, Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Six Sigma Certification or Equivalent

Nice to Have

Professional and managerial experience, Management leadership experience, Strategic decision making/leadership experience, Lean capacity experience

What You'll Do.

Develop lean manufacturing processes

Implement lean manufacturing processes

Manage lean manufacturing processes

Lead continuous improvement

Facilitate continuous improvement

Reduce manufacturing costs

Eliminate non-value-added activities

Capture employee engagement

Lead breakthrough improvement

Assist operation in paradigm shifts

Encourage management employee thinking

Challenge conventional wisdom

Demonstrate new methodologies

Create innovative thinking

Identify project selection criteria

Establish project selection criteria

Monitor MAFACT adherence

Develop cross-functional teams

Manage cross-functional teams

Develop Continuous Improvement project leaders

Manage Continuous Improvement project leaders

Lead long-term projects

Establish Lean Manufacturing areas

Facilitate continuous improvement project teams

Give support to areas

Lead employees through workshops

Improve work processes

Create process design changes

Integrate new systems

Integrate new processes

Provide guidance to Group Leaders

Provide guidance to project staff

Develop a team-based organization

Identify problems in a process

Establish projects within the process

Manage projects within the process

Develop potential solutions

Apply principles of statistical process control

Identify opportunities for common mistake proofing

Develop performance measurement tracking mechanism

Support project objectives

Review management reports

Ensure projects achieve stated goals

Support business objectives

Take organization to top performers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Project teams; Internal contacts; External contacts; Key functional areas

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## **Group Summary:** The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling. **Job Responsibilities:** **POSITION SUMMARY:** Develops, implements, and manages lean manufacturing processes. Leads and facilitates continuous improvement throughout manufacturing worksites to the highest level of effectiveness per the latest standards of WCM Assists locations in focusing on reducing manufacturing and burden costs. Assesses and eliminates waste and non-value-added activities. Strong demonstrated expertise and leadership in standardized work, 5S, Visual; Factory, Lean / world class manufacturing WITH the ability to enthusiastically capture employee engagement. Contributor of various disciplines who works as a change agent for operational excellence. Responsible to manage risk, set direction and lead the way to breakthrough improvement. Assist the operation in making paradigm shifts through continuous improvement activities. Responsible to encourage and stimulate management/employee thinking by posing new ways of doing things, challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating successful application of new methodologies, seek out and pilot new tools, c

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