Lean Practitioner

Company: Stanley Black & Decker
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

• Implements process improvements using established Lean methodology for an assigned department or area, using Lean tools and methods, problem solving and change management.
• Plans and develop individual lean projects. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Facilitates kaizen events and other lean initiatives as 5's, one-piece flow, standardized work, kanban.
  • Utilizes knowledge of value stream analysis; project management; data collection and analysis; and development and implementation of process improvements to drive change.
  • Provides training and coaching for project sponsors, leaders and teammates on Lean leadership, managing culture change through conflict resolution, empowering the workforce to drive change and sustainment of implemented improvements using simple Lean tools.
  • Leads project teams to deliver project cost, quality and time objectives.
  • Reports on project progress to process owners and other appropriate leadership levels at least at regular intervals.
  • Knowledge about the standards of ISO9001, OSHAS 18001 & ISO 14001, as well how their activities have influence in those procedures, and the potential consequences.
    Responsibilities associated with the ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems
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    • Ensure that the Quality, Environment and Health and Safety management systems are implemented at work and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the current Standards of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 respectively, when changes are planned and implemented.
    • Be accountable for the effectiveness of the Quality, Environment and Health and Safety Management Systems at work to Senior Management and their work team
    • Make sure the Quality and EHS Policies are followed.
    • Make sure to have and / or request the necessary resources for the implementation of the Quality, Environment and Health and Safety systems
    • Maintain communication at all levels about the performance of the organization about the Quality, Safety and Health Management systems.
    • Promote the continuous improvement of the Quality, Health and Safety Management systems through integrated projects that have an impact on Quality, Environment and Health and Safety.
    • Support other roles in your organization for the improvement and fulfillment of Management systems. REQUIREMENTS Education:
      • Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferably with an emphasis on statistical methods and technical knowledge, or equivalent experience required.
        Required experience and skills include:
        • Five to ten years of working experience in a related position in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Quality Management/TQM/ISO9000, Lean Manufacturing, or similar field, with at least three to five years of experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering.
        • Bilingual.
        • MS Office, Minitab, SAP, Windchill, PM.
        • DMAIC (Define/Measure/Analyze/Implement/Control) certified as a Six-Sigma Black Belt or equivalent Lean experience.
        • Demonstrated track record in process improvement, conflict resolution, process design and change management.
        • Ability to effectively provide facilitation, group training and stand-up presentations to other associates in the use of Lean, DMAIC tools and related topics.
        • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others at all levels in the organization as a team player and team leader.
        • Knowledge on:
          • ISO 9001: Quality and EHS Policies.
          • ISO 14001: Water Conservation, Segregation, Aspect & Impact, Contamination and control ground prevention, Energy conservation.
          • OSHAS 18001: Hazardous & Risk Matrix, Emergency Evacuation Plan, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazardous substances (Use and handling); Signal and color codes.

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