POSITION SUMMARY:
To assist in the development of and to lead in the coordination and implementation of Cultech’s continuous improvement program. This will include, but is not limited to, facilitating meetings and continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and error correction. In addition, act as Safety Officer and have responsibility of the safety program for the facility. Perform audits and/or studies of processes and procedures for verification and enhancement opportunities to improve Safety, Customer Satisfaction and Profitability. He/She must consistently and efficiently perform and follow procedures in compliance to company, customer, and ISO standards.
PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Continuous Improvement
• Manage the overall continuous improvement plan for the facility, and standardized training programs to enhance employee capabilities, safety, increase customer satisfaction and improve efficiencies.
• Provide expertise to manage workshops for analysing and fixing non-conformances and improve customer feedback, mastering methodologies like SMED, 5S and general Kaizen approach.
• Work with employees and management to develop ways to improve processes.
• Prioritize, coordinate assistance, keep a visual log of projects in process, measure improvements and celebrate implementations.
• Provide coordination assistance for process improvement events as they arise, including other ideas and initiatives as they come up.
• Adheres to, promotes compliance to ISO, safety, quality standards and company procedures, and immediately reports any non-conformance to supervision.
• Read and follow documented procedures and specifications accurately. If procedures or instructions are unclear, immediately bring the documentation to the attention of supervision.
• Presents a proactive approach to improvement (e.g. understanding and application of problem-solving tools – brainstorming).
• Follow KPIs and launch working groups based on their analysis.
• Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively to customers, employees and management.
• Perform additional duties/projects as assigned by management and/or Supervisor.
Training
• Provide new hires with background information of Cultech and the operational culture.
• Perform training of employees and document to include safety and standardized training to enhance employee capabilities.
Safety
• Plan, implement, and oversee company's employee safety at work as the Safety Officer for the facility.
• Audit production; be on the lookout for any unsafe behavior or breaks in regulations.
• Assess risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations.
• Create analytical reports of safety data and consider safety improvement as a part of the overall improvement program.
• Create safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes.
• Share information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company.
• Meet company health and safety goals.
• Investigate causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site; find best way to prevent future accidents.
• Serve as the primary contact for our workers' compensation provider.
• Regularly conduct risk assessments, Gemba walks, and other safety-related activities in collaboration with the corporate EH&S manager and lead the Safety Committee.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Continuous Improvement/Safety Officer
Must learn and comply with all Autajon safety rules; reference to employee handbook.
PRINCIPAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS (5+)
• Above average skills in handling multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Above average skills in writing composition and document structuring.
• Must be able to effectively work with all levels of management and the workforce and speak effectively in a group setting.
• Initiates involvement in creative solutions and implements improvements to team quality processes.
• Ability to sit/stand/bend/walk and manual dexterity for duration of work period.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Willingness to work overtime on all seven-week days and assist in all manufacturing related functions, as required by supervision.
• Must be able to conduct Brainstorming, 5 Why’s analysis, Kaizen workshops.
• Must learn the technicality of all the Packaging-manufacturing processes in order to provide ideas for improvement.
• Must master the methodology of the Lean manufacturing tools (SMED, 5S, etc.)
• Must be knowledgeable on OSHA requirements
• Must be able to lead working groups and provide the momentum to successful analysis.
• Constantly produce high quality work and maintain established production standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• 2-years of Continuous Improvement Experience.
• College degree preferred or proven industry related training and or certifications.
• 4-years industry experience.
• Must possess technical writing capabilities.
• Ability to create and present procedures.
• Knowledge of training techniques.
• Ability to problem solve. Technical troubleshooter.
• Must display a team player attitude that is key to success.
• Cooperative and proactive with a positive attitude.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Resourceful.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and basic computer programs.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize work.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of Cultech, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. As necessary, employees are expected to manage waste and chemical products properly.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by Cultech management. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments as requested by supervisors or management. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between Cultech and any employee.
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