Kaizen Technician Lead Operator

Heartland Automotive, LLC. • Lafayette, IN

5d

About The Position

Fabricates and assembles structural products, such as racks for manufacturing parts, according to job orders or verbal instructions. The role also supports kaizen activities by gathering and interpreting data and observing plant operations to identify problems and improvement opportunities. The position works with department leadership to understand desired improvement activities and communicates with the production floor and related departments. The stated hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Proficiency in math and reading skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, business journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to speak English.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including conversions, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly using hands and arms, standing, walking, sitting, and talking and hearing; lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High safety awareness.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Creativity.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Use tools, including a chop saw and other power tools, to fabricate items needed on the production floor.
• Verify that workpieces conform to specifications using a square, ruler, and measuring tape.
• Analyze data and observe plant activities to identify problems.
• Read and understand work instructions.
• Understand plant metrics and objectives.
• Apply or learn to apply time studies, Yamazumi charts, and 5 Why analysis to pinpoint problems.
• Work with department leadership to understand desired improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively between the production floor and related departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed