Manufacturing Specialist

Toyota Boshoku America•Princeton, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist supports the Manufacturing team’s initiatives related to teamwork, safety, training, and discipline, and assists in evaluating and resolving internal and external manufacturing-related issues. The role analyzes and implements kaizen using Toyota Production System (TPS) philosophy, leading improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost. The position develops and implements plans to meet safety, quality, cost, and efficiency targets; creates standardized work procedures and instructions; and applies TPS methods and key performance indicators to improve processes and eliminate waste. It works closely with manufacturing management, supervisors, production team members, and other personnel on process improvement, problem solving, and kaizen and QC circle activities. The role also prepares presentations for TBA executives and plant personnel or management using the TBA MCI format. The position works in an open-office environment and in various manufacturing settings, including a standard automotive plant. Travel of up to 10% is required. Work may involve moderate noise and occasional exposure to cold, dust, heat, or odors. PPE may be required in designated areas. The job requires sustained attention and the ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment; walk, sit, and stand for extended periods; occasionally climb, bend, reach, grasp, and manipulate parts or equipment; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
More than 6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Thorough understanding of company products, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, and manufacturing processes, including material controls, workflow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation.
Working knowledge of automotive industry equipment and production systems.
General understanding of and practical work experience with manufacturing systems and processes.
Practical experience applying TPS principles in an automotive environment.
Experience with statistical data entry and trend analysis.
Advanced math skills.
Strong leadership skills and ability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and with a dynamic team and demanding customers.
Ability to facilitate problem solving and resolution effectively.
Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to read instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to be flexible in a changing production environment and adapt available skills and equipment to unforeseen demands or problems.
Ability to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule.
Ability to implement plans to maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
Strong organization, time management, and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet.
Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
Ability to perform the job’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in the automotive industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, cost, and efficiency targets for assigned areas.
Work with Manufacturing management to develop standardized work procedures by designing or documenting the best work sequence for each process.
Use TPS techniques to standardize processes and methods and identify and eliminate waste.
Consistently understand and execute Toyota Boshoku policies and procedures.
Use key performance indicators as a method of continuous improvement.
Implement TPS methods and techniques to improve processes and procedures.
Lead kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Analyze new and existing work processes and develop improvement plans in accordance with quality and engineering standards.
Work with supervisors and production team members in kaizen and QC circle activities.
Develop work instructions and demonstrate new or revised processes to team members.
Develop presentations for TBA executives and plant personnel or management using the TBA MCI format.
Assist in evaluating and resolving internal and external manufacturing-related issues.