UGN, a world class manufacturer of acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our team in Chicago Heights, IL.

The Continuous Improvement Leader will serve as the primary lead in the Continuous Improvement focus at the local plant. They will schedule and participate in all kaizen events including activities in cycle time analysis, brainstorming, problem-solving, standard work, set up reduction, 5S, visual management, and error-proofing activities in the Manufacturing facility. They serve as primary resource for kaizen team training, and assist plant teams in sustaining gains achieved in Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. The Continuous Improvement Leaders also acts as a site contact for overall kaizen improvement plant, development and implementations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Plan for and develop the model for UGN as a world-class development organization.  Set the vision.
• Serve as the local leader of kaizen.
• Provide support for training of Team Members through consistent communications and visits with other UGN facilities.
• Support/Manage the registration, approval and scheduling of seminars and training events that are relevant to continuous improvement.
• Design and develop training curriculum as defined by the Operations managers and local skill assessments relevant to continuous improvement.
• Set vision for local training facilities including assistance in the purchase of new training materials and equipment.
• Mentor the local PIT members to ensure effective training skills at the plant level.
• Provide reports on relevant CI training programs as requested.
• Develop schedules for kaizen events and training programs relative to continuous improvement.
• Take part in new Team Member orientations as appropriate.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Understand, practice and mentor the plant level PIT members in the capabilities listed below.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.of Internetsoftware; Inventory two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience..
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software and Word Processing software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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EOE M/F/D/V