Regional Lean Manufacturing Manager

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

Summary Of Position

The Regional Lean Manufacturing Manager is accountable for developing and implementing the Techniplas Operating System. This role will actively drive a transformation in the current operating system across the regional operations by working with leadership to establish an effective implementation strategy, influencing operations planning and execution. The Director of Lean Mfg. & OPEX will lead the team to achieve its improvement and cost savings goals in alignment with our operational strategy.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Define strategy and implementation plan for Techniplas operating system.
• Manage a team of lean practitioners to support operating system and strategy deployment.
• Provide monthly updates to leadership on plan progress and the associated savings/value aligned with our strategic objectives.
• Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.
• Optimize operational throughput as well as improve YOY productivity.
• Apply Lean tools to eliminate waste, improve process capability and reduce process and product variation.
• Lead complex systems-level projects across the operations.
• Match capacity to demand as well as work closely with the sales force to increase demand as well as incorporate feedback into the operations.
• Act as an advisor to subordinate supervisors, or staff members in all matters of Operational Excellence.
• Develop a practical training program that provides education and coaching in Lean production, management systems and process knowledge to local and regional personnel.
• Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools by partnering with Operating Leaders in business management roles.
• Develop and sustain a lean culture using various lean tools with a focus on achieving world-class safety and manufacturing performance.
• Serve as an internal change agent in institutionalizing Lean methodology.
• Lead and support various fact-based problem-solving sessions using lean tools and long-term follow-up to ensure sustainment of results.
• Create the business processes to manage, measure, and govern all C.I. activity across all manufacturing plants, service centers, and support functions within Operations.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering) and six years of related manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience facilitating/coordinating/coaching and mentoring Lean Six Sigma or lean workshop/kaizen
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Black Belt Certified preferred.
• A proven track record of change facilitation and deployment of Lean thinking and a Lean-based Management System
• Strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
• A demonstrated ability to teach and coach Lean leadership principles and behaviors including servant leadership, Lean daily management routines including the use of visual management.
• Abillity to work across cultures to build and inspire teams to work together
• Analytical thinker with the ability to drill to root cause and arrive at rational solutions as well as bring along the team to these conclusions
• Skills in planning, organizing, developing manufacturing operations budgets and identifying opportunities
• Highly effective leader who can create a shared vision, energize others, challenge the status quo and drive change
• Strong customer service mindset with ability to enhance internal/external customer relationships
  
  

Techniplas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.