KPO - Kaizen Promotion Officer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Camden, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The KPO program is based on a spirit of continuous improvement. The purpose of this program is to continuously improve jobs and workstations to be safer, more ergonomic and more efficient. Small improvements are emphasized in order to make changes easier to implement quickly. Improvements take place prior to, during and after implementation of a change. The program operates around the idea that “nothing is perfect, everything can be improved.” Individuals in this program must display a high level of confidence, creativity, flexibility, initiative and interpersonal skills to support a ONE team mindset and culture. The success of the program requires ongoing partnership and collaboration across all cross-functions.

Requirements

Ability to perform critical analysis even on one’s own work
Interpersonal skills
Takes initiative without needing strict over-sight
Customer Focus - those we serve (operators, team leaders, etc.) are our customers
Open to Feedback – growth takes place while learning, even from mistakes
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to take measurements, use hand and power tools, etc.
Problem solving – desire to discover and improve root cause
Creativity – thinks outside of the box
Positive attitude
Excellent communication skills, especially the ability to listen
Ability to understand and carryout detailed oral or written instructions
Exceptional work ethic and uses time productively
Prompt, consistent attendance
Team oriented and works collaboratively to achieve team goals
High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
Basic Mechanical (120 hrs.), Welding, Electrical and Robotics (40 hrs.)
The ability to be a good student and maintain a passing grade (preferably C average or greater) with Central Carolina Technical College (CCTEC) and any additional training which may qualify. Failure to pass required training could and/or would result in immediate disqualification.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing production experience preferred
Prior knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
Prior experience building with creaform
Organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

Work with Operations team (Team Leaders, Supervisors/ Etc.) to identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to study jobs looking for waste and other chances to make improvements
Work with operators to uncover what they struggle with and use their feedback to ensure improvements are effective
Build flow racks and workstations using creaform-like materials as well as wood, etc.
Use Standard Work to validate and document improvements
Create Job Instructions based off Standard Work for training of operators, etc.
Periodically audit flow racks and workstations for repairs or replacement
Repair or replace as needed
Able to successfully train new and existing operators as needed
Maintain orderly work area
Maintain orderly Standard Work records