Lean Manufacturing Coordinator

4 Minutes ago • 7 Years +
Manufacturing

Job Description

Coordinate and lead continuous improvement projects and critical cost-saving initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Optimize processes, reduce variation, eliminate waste, improve product quality, and increase operational efficiency within the plant. This role involves implementing Lean/Six Sigma tools, monitoring KPIs, managing improvement projects, fostering a continuous improvement culture, standardizing processes, and quantifying financial savings.
Good To Have:
  • Lean Manufacturing Black Belt certification is desirable.
Must Have:
  • Coordinate and lead continuous improvement projects and critical cost-saving projects.
  • Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes, reduce variation, eliminate waste, improve product quality, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Promote and coordinate projects using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.
  • Standardize processes using tools such as 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kanban.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for efficiency, scrap, OEE, productivity, rework, cycle times.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in the execution of projects for savings, cost reduction, or capacity increase.
  • Develop action plans, timelines, A3 Reports, and documentation of results.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and active employee participation.
  • Keep standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work practices.
  • Quantify the financial savings derived from implemented improvements.
  • 7 years of experience in similar roles within the automotive or advanced manufacturing industry.
  • Technical knowledge in Lean Six Sigma tools, manufacturing processes, Plant Layouts, DMAIC Methodology (Statistical Process Control), Project Management, Improvement Idea Systems, Quality and Environmental Systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Promodel Simulator, AutoCad, SPS, IATF 16949.
  • Conversational/Business English.
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits programs.
  • Health and well-being resources.
  • Family-centric policies.
  • Agile workplace program.
  • Formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers.

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ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

Our Culture

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

Coordinate and lead continuous improvement projects and critical cost-saving projects, using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes, reduce variation, eliminate waste, improve product quality, and increase operational efficiency within the plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

  • ### Implementation of Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies

Promote and coordinate projects using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.

Standardize processes using tools such as 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kanban, etc.

Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing, quality, logistics, maintenance, etc.

Coordinate movements and relocations for maintenance and optimization of the company's design.

  • ### Analysis and Monitoring of Indicators

Monitor key performance indicators before, during, and after projects.

Track KPIs for efficiency, scrap, OEE, productivity, rework, cycle times, etc.

Identify losses, bottlenecks, and waste in processes using statistical tools in the alternator and starters manufacturing process.

Generate performance reports and propose corrective/preventive actions.

  • ### Improvement Project Management

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in the execution of projects for savings, cost reduction, or capacity increase.

Develop action plans, timelines, A3 Reports, and documentation of results.

Ensure that projects are aligned with the organization strategic objectives

  • ### Organizational Culture and Training

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and active employee participation (suggestions, Kaizen Blitz, etc.).

Promote recognition programs for ideas or achievements in continuous improvement.

Ensure the training and monitoring of Kaizen or Green/Black Belt teams.

Support other relevant management positions to demonstrate leadership in their areas of responsibility.

Train and coach operational and administrative staff in continuous improvement tools.

  • ### Standardization and Control

Keep standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work practices

Coordinate internal audits related to Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement.

Ensure the sustainability of implemented projects and standards.

Develop and maintain visual management of the plant.

Ensure and generate as support high-impact savings projects with Finance department.

Coordinate customer portals for capacity studies.

  • ### Results and Profitability

Quantify the financial savings derived from the improvements implemented.

Participate in the preparation of the annual savings or productivity plan.

Document projects, present results to senior management and committee, generating executive impact reports.

What we’re looking for

Education: Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive, or Process Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in a similar position: 7 years in similar roles within the automotive or advanced manufacturing industry.

Technical knowledge required: Lean Six Sigma tools, manufacturing processes (line balancing, time and motion studies, Kanban, Kaizen, VSM, parts presentation, pull or one-piece flow, takt time, PDCA, A3 format, 7+1 wastes, SMED, visual management, Gemba walks). Plant Layouts, DMAIC Methodology (Statistical Process Control), Project Management, Improvement Idea Systems, Quality and Environmental Systems.

Other requirements: Microsoft Office, SAP, Promodel Simulator, AutoCad, SPS, IATF 16949.

Lean Manufacturing as Black Belt is desirable

English required: Conversational/Business.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
  • Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
  • Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
  • Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
  • Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
  • Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.

ABOUT US

Join the PHINIA team and be a part of an industry-leading company in fuel systems, aftermarket distribution, and combustion technologies. As we drive the transition to alternative fuels and hydrogen combustion, we're seeking talents who want to have a positive impact on the future of transportation. Established relationships with global OEMs and a focus on balanced and synergistic exposure among multiple markets, PHINIA is the place to be.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with PHINIA now!

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