LMV Automotive Systems
MaterialHandlingAreaLeader
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“Material Handling Area Leader at LMV Automotive Systems. Skills: Material Flow, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management. Manage Shipping functions. Manage Receiving functions”
Industry & Context.
Resolve technical issues; Solve problems; Mitigate risk; Root cause analysis
Repetitive lifting up to 55 lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and/or 6 years experience, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, Inventory Management knowledge, Kanban knowledge, JIT knowledge, Logistics manufacturing knowledge, Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
Nice to Have
APICS certification desired, RFID knowledge in implementation and operation, Previous experience with kaizens
What You'll Do.
Manage Shipping functions
Manage Receiving functions
Manage Material Handling functions
Develop Value Stream Map
Identify opportunities for improvement
Recalculate Kanban sizes
Monitor performance of Kanban levels
Take pro-active actions
Plan Kanban requirements
Execute Kanban requirements
Coordinate material handling techniques
Assure material availability
Achieve defined Kanban levels
Execute shop floor communication systems
Maintain WMS functionality updates
Maintain Kanban functionality updates
Manage mobile equipment
Resolve technical issues
Supervise AMR missions
Validate AMR mission completion
Present technical AMR mission results
Provide recommendations for optimization
Approve changes in Kanban levels
Conduct material handling
Manage new equipment layout
Manage warehousing requirements
Conduct pre-shift meetings
Communicate quality alerts
Establish communications
Maintain communications
Participate in manpower planning
Participate in recruiting
Promote accountability
Apply progressive discipline policy
Ensure training for Team Members
Conduct accident investigations
Conduct incident investigations
Control Kanban cycles
Coordinate annual inventory counts
Organize annual inventory counts
Coordinate engineering change activities
Assure 5S activities are conducted
Ensure necessary communication
Handle special projects
Handle special situations
Assure work instructions are available
Assure work instructions are current
Perform Hostler Driver duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact closely with Production; Interact closely with Engineering; Interact closely with Quality; Effective communications with all departments
Communication Scope
Shop floor communication; Pre-shift meetings; Quality alerts
Process & Methodology
Kanban, 5S
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:** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. **Job Responsibilities:** _**Summary:**_ Manage the Shipping, Receiving, and Material Handling Functions at LMV Automotive Systems. Job Responsibilities: (This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager.) 1\. Continue development and revisions of VSM (Value Stream Map) to identify opportunities for improvement in Material Flow. 2\. Define and recalculate Kanban sizes for each component between Supermarkets and shop floor as required. 3\. Monitor performance of Kanban levels and take pro-active actions to solve problems and mitigate risk attributable to these levels and the corresponding assembly cells. 4\. Interact closely with Production, Engineering and Quality to effectively plan and execute Kanban requirements to support Plant requirements. 5\. Coordinates and implements effective material handling techniques to assure material availability while achieving defined Kanban levels. 6\. Cycle counts as required. 7\. Responsible for shop floor communica
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