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PTM Corporation Continuous Improvement Specialist in Fair Haven, Michigan

PTM is an innovator in manufacturing and has been making magic with metal since 1972. Regardless of the equipment required to produce high quality metal stampings, we are a people business, and are looking for team members that value working together to accomplish remarkable things.

We desire continuous improvement and are look for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will support the company's Continuous Improvement Manager in the achievement of the organization's financial and operational objectives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lean / Continuous Improvement.
  • Work with leadership to identify key projects that will provide the most benefit to PTM Corporation.
  • Assist in continuous improvement projects from concept to completion.
  • Report progress of projects to management and ensure progress towards goal of cost savings is achieved.
  • Support innovation and cost reduction programs in place.
  • Support training with C.I Manager for plant personnel on lean concepts as needed.
  • Assist team members in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing change.
  • Assist in Kaizen teams in multiple day, rapid improvement events monthly.
  • Development and implementation of the required improvement standards.
  • Help create and manage lists with project descriptions, issues, and potential solutions with timelines.
  • Work on product flow, helping to increase productivity.
  • Work on improving production processes in each department.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Associates degree, Certification, or equivalent combination of work and education.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience with record of results.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing concepts (Standardized work, A3, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, VSM, SMED, Kanban, etc.).
  • Certification in Lean, Six Sigma and/or Red X is preferred.
  • Ability to train others in how to effectively use problem solving tools.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
  • Strong team leadership skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
  • Strong sense of time management with ability to manage high workload and meet deadlines.
  • Independent, targeted and structured way of working.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Word, Microsoft Teams, etc.
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Experience working in an ERP preferred -- PLEX a plus

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work required in the job.

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