Continuous Improvement Manager
Org.nr.: Stillingsident: Presentasjon av stillingen :
The BU Couplings of Kongsberg Automotive wishes to strengthen its Operations team in the Raufoss location. The position is dedicated to KA's Continuous Improvement Program.
We are seeking a person dedicated to lead and coach continuous improvements activities, streamlining processes and mentoring/training to all levels of the organization. Starting from the Raufoss plant (lead plant of the BU Couplings), the person will transfer and coordinate BU's Continuous improvement strategy in the other BU locations.
Responsibilities
- Support, coach, implement and deploy the BU Couplings lean strategy. Support effective and consistent Policy Deployment by cascading Corporate and Business Unit objectives.
- Support&Develop training standards for organization, to ensure One-KA approach. Ensure one common standard for processes and efficient deployment throughout the business area.
- Provide leadership/mentoring/training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of C.I. methodology and tools.
- Drive Lean and DFM requirements for new product introductions.
- Develop infrastructure tools and supporting materials, including training to support the Kongsberg's C.I. initiatives. Conduct workshops and other training programs that foster the cross functional deployment of Continuous Improvement Methodology.
- Mentor Engineering and Manufacturing Project Leaders and cross functional Team members.
- Act as a key driver of change within the business, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the enterprise-wide changes to employees (and other stake holders such as suppliers) and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business's transformation.
- Work with all elements of the business to integrate C.I. to include engineering, new product development, supply chain, inventory management and production control. Build bridges within and across the Company's divisional and functional organizations.
This position reports to Plant Manager and functionally to the BU director of operations.
Workplace: Plant Raufoss, Norway.
Requirements
- Technical Engineer BSc/MSc and/or relevant practical experience.
- Experience within Continuous Improvement in manufacturing industry, preferably automotive.
- Knowledge of and experience with relevant tools and techniques; Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, visual controls, standardized work, VSM & A3, Heijunka, Jidoka, Kaizen, Six Sigma, DoE, DMAIC, DFSS, root cause analysis
- A bonus is if you hold at least one Six Sigma degree; Green Belt, Black Belt etc
- Ability to work independently and pro-active within your responsibilities.
- High degree of personal integrity and confidence
- Good communication skills
- Facilitation skills with a high focus on solutions
- Have a good command of written and spoken English in addition to a Scandinavian language.
Application/Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely to be the right challenge for you please submit your CV and cover letter no later than March 20th. The applications will be handled on an on-going basis and the position may be filled before application deadline date. Please apply by our homepage http://www.kongsbergautomotive.com/careers/
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
For any questions or further information, please contact Plant Manager Drilon Hulaj, Drilon.hulaj@ka-group.com, or HR Business Manager Katrine Rennan Katrine.rennan@ka-group.com. Link til søknadsskjema: Send application For mer informasjon kontakt: , Katrine Rennan, Mobil +47 92281772, Epost: katrine.rennan@ka-group.com
Om bedriften
Kongsberg Automotive provides world class products to the global vehicle industry. Our products enhance the driving experience, making it safer, more comfortable and sustainable. With revenues of about EUR 1.0 billion and 10.500 employees in 19 countries, Kongsberg Automotive is truly a global supplier. The company is headquartered in Switzerland and has 27 production facilities worldwide. The product portfolio includes seat comfort systems, driver and motion control systems, couplings and fluid assemblies, as well as driver interface products developed for global vehicle manufacturers.