*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.