Job description
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
Description / Requirements:
Reporting to the Plant Manager the Continuous Improvement Manager will identity and execute activities related to cost optimization for the Warren Plant. The position will oversee the implementation of DOS as well as key performance indicators for cost, productivity, and inventory among others. He/she is responsible for creating and implementing the DOS culture and mindset across all areas of the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Leads Warren Plant in lean manufacturing fundamentals.
- Coordinates with plant support staff to implement total Lean programs, policies, initiatives as required for product and process development and manufacturing that is in compliance with customer expectations and global standards for DOS.
- Help the facility drive improvements in product and process quality, client relationships, and customer service.
- Direct customer and internal DOS reporting systems to achieve rapid response to issues, prompt corrective actions and system data accuracy.
- Drives customer satisfaction throughout our DOS processes and systems that allow conformance to customer requirements.
- Develops and maintain DOS systems that improve the overall lean level within the plant and conforms to requirements of relevant registrations / standards.
- Report on facility’s lean status relative to manufactured and assembled products.
- Utilizes division lean staff to ensure facility compliance to Dana, and customer quality requirements, including on-site reviews.
- Work with Dana DOS Managers to address supplier lean improvement opportunities and robust corrective actions.
- Communicate weekly progress, issues, roadblocks and strategies to Plant leadership team.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; and/or additional relevant work experience to offset degree requirement.
- Experience with TPS preferred
- Experience in lean systems; an automotive lean background is preferred but not required
- Strong technical background in manufacturing processes, problem solving, and lean methods is a must
- Detailed knowledge of international lean systems and requirements
- 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing industry preferred
- Master Black Belt or Black Belt Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma Preferred
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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