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Quality Technician – Full Time 2nd Shift Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI at Hope Network Industries
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Corporate Improvement manager will manage, standardize, coordinate and implement the improvement projects and actions that are assigned to him/her and that are embedded in the vision, strategic plan and objectives to transform Asco for the future.
The Corporate Improvement Manager will also manage and coordinate the new/re-engineering projects and /or changes that are assigned to him/her together with the respective project teams.
Reporting to the Operational Excellence Director, the Corporate Improvement Manager will work together with and support Asco Group Management team to transform Asco’s strategic an commercial plan into improvement events and initiatives and to introduce assigned NPI and product & process changes throughout the Group.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and guide progress of lean and improvement projects in the group and ensure expected results are achieved and maintained to support site management and operational teams to transform for the future. Based on agreed scope of support, the Corporate Improvement Manager will support by:
Preparing the project scope, plan & cost definition
Leading the assigned team and track the actions to ensure completion of the project
Assure risk register & follow-up throughout the project
Enhance communication with all stakeholders (team members, customer, supplier, etc.) and escalate when required to respective organization leaders
Track improvement objectives (e.g. cost, quality)
Implement lean and standardized practices to develop and improve lean practices and skills and obtain the targets set
Lead, launch, facilitate and/or participate in lean events and initiatives to implement and ensure standards to be followed.
Train lean champions and event members to adhere to these standards.
Support the lean champions and all other Asco colleagues in lean and improvement initiatives.
Connect with Asco’s & Montana Aerospace’s continuous improvement and lean colleagues and management to standardize and share best practices
Lead, coordinate and follow-up the project team for the assigned improvement and NPI & larger change projects to accomplish the defined short- and long-term objectives (cost, quality, on time delivery) of these projects.
Sets up validation of project charter and project scope
Define & ensure follow-up and adherence to project plan
Leads the assigned team and tracks the actions to assure completion of the project
Ensure risk register & follow-up throughout the project
Enhance communication with his/her role of leader as being the focal point of contact on the project and tracks actions with all stakeholders (team members, customer, suppliers, etc.)
Ensures traceability of respective parts & process and ensure quality follow-up and actions to solve quality issues up to FAI parts & connects for following phases (ramp-up) with the Quality Engineer of the respective product
Detail and control the cost, expenses and profitability of the project
PROFILE:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Thorough knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement and lean (manufacturing) tools and systems; Lean Six Sigma Black belt is a plus.
Experience in project management is required; experience in industrial machining/manufacturing environment
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; capable to interact and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with people from all different levels
Excellent presentation skills
Strong interest for complex business matters and willingness to learn
Ambitious individual with high team spirit
Effective and efficient hard worker who pursues high quality standards
Flexible and open-minded
Willingness to travel (40%) and support other production sites
Eligible/authorized to work in the United States
AAUSA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Title: Quality Technician – Full Time 2nd Shift
Company: Hope Network Industries
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
