Continuous Improvement Manager - Concord, Canada - Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc.

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Concord, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number: 59026

Group:
Cosma International

Division:
P&F TOOL & DIE - BLD1

Job Type:
Permanent/Regular

Location:

CONCORD

Group Description
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers.

Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Role Summary:

This position leads and facilitates plant wide MAFACT \ lean manufacturing strategy and implementation for P&F. Responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing changes in process design, manufacturing methods and process improvements. Reviews the organization's internal manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved. Implements continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization using various Lean Methodologies and principles (e.g. 5S, VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen etc) and leads P&F to be a highly competitive world class manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:

The World Class Mfg Champion will perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects the World Class Mfg Champion Expectations, P&F's Visions and Values, and Magna's Employee's Charter
Follow and abide by all Government, Legal, Magna and P&F's rules and regulations
Develop processes and procedures for record retention, continuous improvement and job training
Promote the benefits of excelling as a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) organization
Develop with Senior management team, plan and assist in implementation of strategic planning, Mafact, and lean strategy in all departments
Educate, train and motivate our workforce on Mafact / WCM initiatives
Develop and maintain model lines as per Mafact guidelines
Champions divisional Mafact assessments and audits
Maintains Mafact Certification from the Mafact (Sub)Group Lead including Mafact lean simulation
Owns Execution of training plan for delivery of Corporate Mafact Training modules
Coaches and follows up with department managers to complete continuous improvement projects
Develop annual strategy A3(mother) for Mafact goals
Support Department manager's development of a supporting A3's(child) to achieve these goals
Coordinates Plan and Performs Mafact lean simulation training with team
Champion, Coordinate, support and review CI activities
Monthly
Maintains Global Mafact KPI Monthly
Participate in the fast response and daily operations meeting
Lead and complete continuous improvement projects

Examples:
Line optimization, VSM project, C/O reduction, etc.

Maintain Process, Organize and participate in the weekly GM/ AGM/ plant manager Gemba walk.
Owns and maintains plant layouts in Autocad format
Owns and maintains Benchmarking and Best Practice Sharing process in accordance with Mafact
Work independently with mínimal supervision. Must be selfmotivated
Supports Manager and Supervisor in new program development and follows up all program stages (timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, tryout, launch, final buyoff, prototype programs, engineering changes, program packaging requirements including unit load manuals) as needed and requested by Engineering Manager
Supports Program teams in new\existing program development. i.e. flow analysis, material flow within the plant, plant layouts, new equipment layout, warehousing requirements, packaging studies, freight studies as required
Develops and establishes appropriate key performance measurable
Lead problem solving activities throughout the plant
Plans and executes time motion studies
Conducts method analysis and improvements to work station design
Develops quotes for capital projects including racks and material handling equipment

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

Engineering Degree or equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience
Completion of a specialized course(s) taught in recognized community colleges and universities, consisting of more that two academic years. Or equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience
10+ years related work experience in an automotive environment
Min. 5 years related work experience with successful World Class Manufacturing implementations in an automotive environment
Proven record of successfully planning, leading and closing assigned project on time and budget
Proficient in Training Within Industry, Standard Work, and Ergonomics
Documented experience in training others
A working knowledge (oral and written) of both English and Mathematics.
Good organizational, leadership, interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and nonscheduled overtime shifts, etc.)
Must be able to work in a strictly confidential matter
Proficient Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping required
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