Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes Lean tool box to DRIVE a Lean System

• Run the Lean Steering Committee

• Achieve Project IMPACT cost savings objectives and report monthly results

• Promote a continuous improvement culture through achievement of KPI targets

• Plan, organize, and EXECUTE Kaizen events, follow up on Kaizen event action list through to close

• Conduct Lean training

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement teams using Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5s and SMED

• Execute, track, and take accountability for continuous improvement savings and results

• Guide organization in Lean Systems implementation

• Provide input to the Global Lean Director to continually improve training materials and technique

• Interfaces with the lean community and functions as the site lean representative

Qualifications:

• BS, Engineering or equivalent experience

• Lean Systems Certification (Black Belt Preferred)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing Lean manufacturing

• Leadership skills

• Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma

• Excellent communication and training skills

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tool box and experience in Lean Systems implementation

• Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5s and SMED)

• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System

• Must possess communication and training skills

• Must have problem solving and facilitation skills

• Must be enthusiastic, tenacious, professional and articulate

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.