Lean Production Officer – LPO Brief Description Goal of the function: To ensure control of the production execution times and implementation of Lean techniques in production and administrative areas. Detailed Description The Lean Production Officer is responsible for the following main tasks: • Optimization of processes and lead times; • Definition of the best possible conditions of using lean tools; • Coordination and standardization of lean approach (with other areas); • Support the development of the production system provided by the Corporate; • Following the zero defect philosophy • Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management Team and key business stakeholders (Lean Roadmap) • Implement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business process improvement • Provide and be creative in project management, analytical and research skills and expertise • Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Develop and contribute towards improvement standards in line with best practice • Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and methodologies • Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and action necessary to ensure success • Define, develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice Undertake business process analysis, statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change (need to define better) • Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems • Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors • Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and communication methods • Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities • Build internal capability by continuously pushing the Lean approach Rerquired training, education and professional experience: • Degree or similar education level in engineering or relevant disciplines • Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferable • 2-3 of experience in process improvement projects in industrial, preferably from medical device and pharmaceutical background. • 2-3 years experience in managing production Important personal qualities: • Analytical thinking • Driver • Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions • Strong organizational skills • Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously • Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects Other specialized knowledge: • Lean management methods (Example : SFM, Kanban, Gemba Kaizen, TPM, SMED, 5S, CIP) • Zero defect mindset • Fluent in English and Native lenguage (according Plant location) is preferable. • Very good command of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project Management), mail, internet, video conferencing • Willingness to travel, open for change management Training and Support Plan: • Support from the Director and Manager of Operational Excellence for the explanation and implementation of Lean tools - In Person – Physical Material (PPT/XLS/DOC) – E-Learning Modules – Video. • Support to obtain the Certification as Yellow/Green or Black Belt according to the project the Plant wish to carry forward. • Monthly participation in the LPO conference call to share and learn from the best practices in each Plant. • Benchmarking with plants from Canada – Mexico – US – Latin America – Europe according to the needs. • Annual participation in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Canada – Mexico – US, for example 2018 – Germany, 2019 – Cummins and Subaru (US) – 2021 Virtual. • Participation every year in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Americas /EMEA or AP (according to Budget of the department). • Receive specific training from professionals from other plants in the world. (TPM – SMED – 5’S - DSFM - Among others).