Continual Improvement Coordinator
Location: Multimatic EU-Matic, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Position Overview:
Multimatic EU-Matic is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Coventry, United Kingdom. It is Multimatic’s European base for mechanisms production, supplying automotive customers with competitive, high-quality hinges and door checks. EU-Matic is currently looking for a Kaizen Champion who will ensure standardized Kaizen processes and systems are implemented across the division as well as being the champion for Kaizen KPIs and reporting.
Plant Address:
Multimatic EU-Matic Herald Avenue Coventry Business Park, Coventry United Kingdom CV5 6UB
Key Responsibilities :
- Support objectives, goals and milestones, with Plant Manager
- Coordinate the kaizen strategy, planning and implementation processes lead by Mechanisms Group.
- Train cross-functional teams on required Kaizen knowledge, tools and practices.
- Support both office and shop floor teams in Multimatic kaizen strategy.
- Involve all employees in the manufacturing business system utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods and process improvement strategies through alignment with global leadership.
- Support production teams in process reviews and improvement potentials, reporting status to plant teams and senior leadership.
- Manage kaizen audit process report.
- Best practicing sharing between departments and mechanisms group – ‘True North’.
- Report out on Kaizen KPIs to management team and Mechanisms Kaizen Team.
- Adopt and practice Kaizen Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts.
- Coordinates the approval, with General Manager & Plant Manager, of new lay-outs and/or other organizational critical changes (processes, facilities, procedures, resources).
- Coordinates Kaizen tools, including GEARS program, including training.
- Work in a safe manner at all times.
Basic Requirements :
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Automotive Manufacturing Environment.
- Minimum qualifications – apprentice trained in an engineering / Manufacturing or quality related subject.
- Understanding of Kaizen improvement techniques.
- Good Computer skills including knowledge of MS project, Excel, Word and others.
- Knowledge of IATF16949/ISO 14001 / ISO45001 systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams in a multicultural global environment.
- Must be able to travel.
- Must have valid driving licence
- Ability to read, write, and speak English with excellent communication skills.
- UK right to work
Desirable requirements:
- Knowledge of TPS Practices
- Comfortable in delivering presentations to large groups.
- To be able to present improvement activities to management with cost saves attached.
Closing date for applications is May 31st 2024
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.