Specialist - Lean

Schaeffler • Cheraw, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Production Engineering, Business Administration or a related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, preferably within the automotive industry
• Knowledge of MOVE philosophy, including Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Single Piece Flow, and continuous process improvement methodologies
• Persistent, driven, proactive, and goal-oriented mindset
• External candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for an employment visa or sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Continuously initiate, support, train, and review activities applying all methods of the Schaeffler Production System (SPS), to improve efficiency and effectiveness for an organizational area assigned.
• Drive and support the application of the SPS standards as lean management elements, workplace design, SCM and value stream design.
• Deploy and train SPS methods and knowledge.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SPS and share best practices.
• Facilitate workshops and projects, report their results and benefits, support management to coach the continuous improvement processes.
• Conduct reviews of the SPS implementation status in organizational units.
• Evaluate/report costs and benefits of the SPS projects, workshops, and initiate activities to ensure sustainability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering tuition reimbursement, skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level