Facilitator (Continuous Improvement 5S)

WEG Electric Corp • Minneapolis, MN

60d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilitator (Continuous Improvement 5S) will help lead and support the implementation of the WEG Manufacturing System (WMS). The 5S program (workplace organization) is a critical part of WMS. This position will lead 5S initiatives on the shop floor, motivate operators, and ensure daily adherence to Lean 5S housekeeping standards. Key player in a structured Continuous Improvement program, with direct impact on productivity, safety and quality.

Requirements

• 2-year associate degree in manufacturing-related field and/or certification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with improving workplace organization and applying 5S principles in a production environment.
• Ability to identify and eliminate waste, organize the work area and maintain discipline to sustain improvements.
• Skills to lead by example, engaging people and promoting behavioral change.
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Several tasks require to work in leaning over, extended back position repeatedly, occasionally tight spaces, squatting, and kneeling.
• Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving around, and about shop machinery.
• Have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for organizing and maintaining 5S activities on the shop floor, conducting audits, and engaging employees in workplace organization and cleanliness.
• Create clear and effective standards to maintain consistency and quality in processes.
• Assess and evaluate workspaces to identify areas for improvement, to ensure plant-wide alignment with 5S standards and implementation of visual management and standard work.
• Develop routines and monitoring processes (including audits) to ensure 5S is successful and sustained over time.
• Prepare presentations on PowerPoint and perform other administrative tasks (prepare minutes of meeting, tables and graphs to document improvement results).
• Supports other continuous improvement projects, including Kaizen and waste reduction, as required by the Quality Manager and Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees