Competencies

About the Team

We are looking for a new colleague in our Production Friction Materials Group team for our site in Alfaro (La Rioja). You will be responsible for LEAN manufacturing implementation and optimization.

What you can look forward to as a LEAN Promotion Officer (m/f/d):

• Process analysis and optimization - finding bottlenecks and weak points in production process. Analyze existing workflows and eliminate waste with help of LEAN Tools,
• Implementation of LEAN culture - implementing and empowering LEAN principles. Engage with employees and challenge LEAN initiative,
• Continuous Improvement - drive, monitor and ensure improvement in areas of focus. Analyze the results of activities and workshops, create success stories and identify areas for further optimization,
• Conducting Trainings/Workshops - provide training and workshops of Lean principles. Be a coach. Promote LEAN thinking,
• Networking - be part of worldwide network of specialist, where you can learn or advise. Collaborate with cross-functional Teams, coordinate improvements, share best practices.

Your Profile as a LEAN Promotion Officer (m/f/d):

• Engineering Bachelor's Degree,
• Previous professional experience in a similar position,
• Knowledge of LEAN Tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen, TPS,...) and familiar with manufacturing principles, methodologies, tools and KPI's,
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills/attitude,
• Ability/Willingness to travel domestically,
• English language competency spoken/written,
• Experience with continuous improvement and/or Manufacturing Engineering role within the automotive industry.