*about us*
gkn automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
*essential functions*
- ensure the necessary continuous improvement competencies for the staff to perform their jobs.
- facilitate and implement improvement systems for staff engagement.
- build skills in the use of lean techniques and tools within the value chain.
- manage the value chain continuous improvement process.
- administer, manage and lead lean projects.
*essential qualifications*
- b.s degree engineering or related.
- master´s degree or equivalent level desirable.
- english proficiency.
- visa and passport desirable.
- 5 years minimum on automotive industry on lean manufacturing or manufacturing areas.
*essential experience*
- have been involved in the implementation of lean facilitators (value stream mapping, kaizen, smed, bpi's, 5s's, etc.), in the integration of self-directed or high performance work teams.
- have lead and/or implemented savings projects.
*essential competencies*
- ability to lead change through others.
- ability to take teams from the storming stage to high performance by defining and implementing team improvement strategies.
- use of competency-based workforce development management.
- knowledge of ohsas.
- management of health and safety legislation (country, sector and benchmark).
- handling of risk analysis, think safe and safe start.
- knowledge of management through collaborative systems.
- use of work climate diagnostic systems.
- application of staff engagement models.
- knowledge of recognition systems for operational and service personnel.
- application of the philosophy and tools of the lean enterprise model.
- management of personnel development and training procedures.
- knowledge and skills for value chain management.
- training event facilitation skills.
- knowledge of management systems.
- proficiency in continuous improvement processes and problem-solving methodology.
- application of core tools.
- application of business process improvement methodologies.
- proficiency in the design and development of work systems.
Please attach your resume in english.