5S/Kaizen Project Engineer

4 months ago

Towcester, United Kingdom Lumentum Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

We are seeking a 5S/Kaizen project Engineer to support the development and implementation of the Lumentum Production System. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional quality service, capable of driving key project initiatives for sustained process improvements, and contributing innovative ideas.

Key Responsibilities:

Change Management:

The role serves as a change management expert, acting as an adviser, trainer, coach, and catalyst to drive transformation.

Business System and Curriculum Development:

As the organization’s Lean technical expert, you will play a crucial role in defining, conceptualizing, and customizing a business-specific system (similar to TPS) along with associated curriculum and training modules.

People Development:

You are responsible for helping the organization transition from reliance on external experts to an employee-driven kaizen culture. This includes both formal and informal training at all organizational levels, focusing on technical skills and behavioural development.

Kaizen Event Management:

You will act as the subject matter expert and facilitator for kaizen events, ensuring adherence to event standard work. This responsibility extends to strategy, pre-event planning, execution, and follow-up.

Daily Kaizen Deployment:

You will assist the organization in evolving from a system-driven approach (focused on events) to a principle-driven approach that includes both events and daily kaizen. This includes facilitating the adoption of a Lean management system, training employees in problem-solving, leading activities like mini-kaizens and kaizen circles, and equipping others to promote a daily kaizen culture.

Kaizen Office Management:

You will oversee the daily operations of the Kaizen Promotion Office, sharing responsibilities, and mentoring team members through process improvements.

Kaizen Office/Lean Deployment Improvement:

You will continuously improve the organization’s kaizen processes, both event-based and daily, by demonstrating applicable tools and providing thought leadership within the company.

Kaizen Promotion Office ROI:

While many responsibilities are qualitative, you are expected to deliver a significant return on investment.

Benefit Quantification:

You will quantify the benefits of projects in terms of cost savings (ROI) and/or metric improvements, ensuring proper project closure sign-offs.

Collaboration:

You will support the sharing, replication, and standardization of best practices across all sites.

Required Experience:

Proven ability to lead change across all organizational levels, with a hands-on approach to implementing improvement designs.Experience in executing strategic initiatives, with a focus on enhancing the Lumentum Production System both locally and globally.Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, coupled with excellent facilitation abilities.Proficiency in interpreting, analyzing, and understanding complex data sets.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in a continuous improvement or kaizen role.Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred.Kaizen experience in the semiconductor, optics, or datacom industry is highly desirable.Preference given to Industrial Engineers with relevant kaizen experience.

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