The Industrial Engineer will primarily be responsible for supporting Vehicle Processing Center Operations and long term strategic initiatives by maximizing productivity and operating capabilities in all key areas through the use of Continuous Improvement (CI) & Kaizen 8 step problem solving facilitation, Lean tool implementation and Industrial Engineering techniques.  

Responsibilities:

• Conduct time and motion studies, measuring work patterns and methods of employees with the goal of developing and implementing practices and programs that ensure the most efficient use of production staff.

• Work with Design Engineering and Process Engineers to design and develop SOPs, Control Plans, Bill of Processes or routing sheets, Work Instructions, Visual Job Aids, and related documents to drive improvement in Manufacturing Operations Management while meeting the required standards, specifications and labor times.

• Value Stream Map operational processes to support facility reduction in waste and improve lead time and velocity.

• Support and facilitate ergonomic improvements to support a safe work environment for our associates.

• Facilitate Kaizen 8 step problem solving (CI) events with the ultimate goal of developing all of our associates to approach problems with this mindset and toolbox.

• Provide Kaizen (CI) and project management support including communicating and championing benefits/results.

• Support Strategic Business Plan & Hoshin initiatives as directed by site leadership to improve Key Result Areas, including but not limited to Safety, Kaizen (CI) Sustainability, Quality, and Efficiency.

• Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders effectively; Production Leadership, Facilities management, Information and Technology Systems (ITS) teams and front-line associates to drive sustainable improvement and business results that tie to our business plan (Hoshin).

• Design system and facility improvements with a goal of improving Strategic Business Plan or Hoshin Key Result Areas, including but not limited to Safety, CI / Kaizen Sustainability, Quality, and Efficiency.

• Engage and assist in developing existing facility plans as needed to minimize non-value added time and maximize flow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering required; MBA a plus

• Experience performing time studies

• +3 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within a production environment

• Experience executing 5S in a production environment

• Basic knowledge of Ergonomic assessments and best practices

• Proficiency at advanced level in MS Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint

• Must possess strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively and concisely with associates, all levels of management, and outside vendors/customers

• Must be flexible for travel to support all Southeast Toyota sites, training and partnerships with Toyota Motors North America. (Approximate - 15% travel)

• Ability and willingness to work within operation core hours – Monday through Friday / 6:00 am – 2:15 pm. Additional support may be needed on Saturdays or after hours.

Preferred Experience:

• Leadership experience within a production environment preferred

• Experience with the Toyota Production System, Kaizen concepts and Lean logistics

• Familiarity with Cognos and Autocad software preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

• Familiarity with Tableau or PowerBI preferred

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