Coordinator, Senior Continous Improvement at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Coordinator, Senior KPS

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 9769 | JOB GRADE: 16

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Knorr Production System Coordinator will lead the Knorr Production System (KPS) strategy for the facility. This position will monitor quantifiable process improvements across the business and execute lean principles at the manufacturing site in conjunction with other departments. The Coordinator will need to coach, mentor, and facilitate within the business to create a culture that embraces value stream mapping, waste elimination, standardized work, information flow, problem solving, strategy deployment and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Leads the KPS strategy and tactical plan development for the Bowling Green site.
2. Drives an understanding of waste and its cost at all levels of the organization.
3. Works with team members to eliminate waste.
4. Work with management to establish annual goals and objectives towards KPS maturity.
5. Develops and maintain the necessary policies, records, documentation, procedures, and practices to effectively and efficiently achieve the objectives and commitments to the organization.
6. Champions continuous improvement activities with a focus on measuring, analyzing, and improving KPIs.
7. Coaches and mentors the Bowing Green team in the deployment of lean tools and methodologies.
8. Leads the cross functional managers to drive business improvement through KPS deployment
9. Creates and fosters a team work atmosphere that encourages Kaizen activity and supports continuous improvement activity.
10. Organizes employees to implement Kaizen and other improvement activities to ensure they are implemented in a reasonable time frame and tracks the progress and applicable documentation.
11. Coordinates standard work activity making sure all processes that are in need of standard work and work rules have them.
12. Collaborates globally with other KPS leaders to share best practices and lead standardization across all facilities.
13. Supports and trains lean programs.
14. Understands and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
15. Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality.
16. Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS Degree required in Engineering or a Business field is required.
• At least 3 years of related experience is required.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills working across multiple, locations, all management levels and functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (value stream mapping, kaizen, 5s, Kanban, etc.)
• Ability to work well on own with strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to meet tight, multiple deadlines and handle various projects and tasks.
• Strong bias for process improvement.
• Green Belt certification a plus.
• Strong systems and data management skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel and a major ERP system (e.g. Oracle, SAP, BAAN, QAD (MFP/Pro), SAGE)
• Proficiency in SAP a plus

• Proficient using Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $89,900-$134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.