Position Overview:
Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, this position is responsible for to improve the organizational effectiveness through the coordination of Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) activities to support the business' growth, productivity, and quality objectives. Specific responsibilities include PBA deployment, cost out initiatives, process improvement activities, VSM and BPI deployment and culture change to continuous improvement
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for supporting all departments to achieve their goals regarding cost savings
- Participate in activities to improve Manufacturing/Business processes in management, the front office, and on the shop floor employees.
- Lead and facilitate ELSS VSM, 5S+ and Standard Work events, structured problem solving events, Kaizen Events/RIEs/BPIs, leveraging other Lean tools as needed.
- Champion the Find-It Fix-It process including support of all areas in the plant in capturing improvements and monitoring progress.
- Mentor other employees in the identification and elimination of waste, including training.
- Serve as Lean Tool Subject Matter Expert (SME). Provide expertise and support to other areas in the Lean tools.
- Support the deployment of corporate driven ELSS initiatives, including PBA.
- Lead activities to achieve a reduction in the elements of Cost of Non Conformance - warranty, scrap, rework, reactive maintenance, premium freight and excess & obsolete inventory.
- Closely work with LDP employees during their term to support them in achieving the goals and expectations when applicable.
- Perform other duties as required.
Environmental Health and Safety
- A Team Lead must maintain a demonstrated commitment to Milton's environmental health and safety program. The following is a list of duties that a Team Lead must perform:
- Maintain a positive commitment to the safety of self and others.
- Following applicable company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintaining housekeeping standards to an acceptable safe level.
- Identify and report any hazard(s) in the workplace using the Hazard Identification Form.
- Promote and assist in the effective implementation of Safety programs and processes.
- Assist with Workplace inspections.
Employee Relations
- Communicate with administrative, plant and supervisory staff as required.
- Perform overtime as necessary in accordance with both company policy and legislative requirements.
- Comply with Eaton's Ethical and Harassment Policies.
- Provide and/or participate in training as required.
- Comply with company rules, regulations and policies as stated in the Employee Guidebook.
- Act as team player and participate in department and/or plant committees.
- Operational Excellence
- Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools. Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities.
- Comply with Eaton Quality System policies and procedures.
- Participate and contribute to continuous improvement (Eaton Lean System).
- Comply with ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
- Implement Lean manufacturing at a departmental level through the use of lean tools and philosophies:
- Identify/implement improvements to dept. work stations and dept. layouts
- Implement setup reduction
- Identify/implement cost improvements to the manufacturing processes
- Establish continuous flow of production lines
- Reduce material handling
- Improve overall product manufacturing efficiency and quality
- Maintain Lean awareness through visual and verbal communication
- Coordinate with Lean Area Champions in a continuous effort to sustain Lean progress
Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
- No relocation provided. Candidates must reside within 80km of Milton to be considered.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in fabrication/assembly environment
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship
Position Criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement methods, approaches and tools.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodology.
- Strong interpersonal and planning skills with proven ability to lead change through both direct and indirect (influencing) abilities.
- Strong knowledge of the 8 Lean Tools and the appropriate applications including verification of effectiveness.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Understanding of the basics concepts of problem solving and analytical techniques (A3, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).- good key words to look out for
- Manufacturing & Quality Control processes/procedures.
- Leadership skills.
- Public speaking / effective meeting skills.- speaking during meetings
- Understanding of safety requirements.
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.- leading teams on projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education/training in business/manufacturing/engineering - or equivalent work experience.
- Experience with Six Sigma.
- Experience with project management.
Eaton is a power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion. We provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com. At Eaton we see things differently. We see opportunities to innovate, go above and beyond, and we work hard because what we do reflects who we are. If you see things differently - if you're determined, motivated and focused on improving the world around you - then it's time to see where a career at Eaton can take you. For more information visit www. Eaton.com/careers.
Job: Manufacturing & Operations
Region: North America - Canada
Organization: ESSG CA Canada
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No
Requisition ID: 037787
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Eaton Canada
5050 Mainway
Burlington
Ontario Canada
www.eatoncanada.ca
