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KOMATSU AMERICA CORP Senior Manager Lean Operations in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job Overview This position is responsible to lead the company initiative to move towards lean production environment. Acts as a central resource for lean manufacturing concepts and assists with day-to-day production support and improvements. The position is responsible to manage team and all activities for a lean production philosophy, productivity and safety advantages, environment, and implementation. A technical background combined with product/management skills is needed. This position will interact with all areas of the business. This includes but not limited to engineering, marketing/sales, production, quality control, documentation, and sourcing. Key Job Responsibilities Develop principal work standards and line balancing for productivity. Identify manufacturing cost reductions and provide ROI justifications for change. Optimize machining processes to reach product quality, efficiency, and process repeatability. Expose, Train, Execute all LEAN manufacturing techniques and design (DMAIC, A3, 5S, RCA, VSM, X &R Charts, JIT, Kaizen, Yamazumi Board, FMEA etc.) Optimize workflow and cell designs and introduce cost-effective automation for productivity and safety advantages. Track and execute cost reduction for process improvements. Plan, execute and manage projects to complete through product continuous improvement. Communicate Lean group\'s philosophy, vision, and expectations. Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts. Develop measurement systems supporting lean manufacturing philosophy. Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas. Develop and implement 5S & Visual Management Controls. Coach, mentor, and train others in all Lean Sigma DMAIC concepts and tools. Leads Kaizen Problem Solving events and oversees the implementation for future state VSM transformation plans. Defines processes,... For full info follow application link. Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0330ED0061E54A92