Kaizen Operator
Thales
Kaizen Operator
Thales
Global defense and aerospace electronics
Position Summary
Responsible for optimizing and enhancing the performance of the maintenance processes in manufacturing, in accordance with key performance indicators (KPIs), including OPE (Overall Production Effectiveness), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Yield, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and Machine Availability, as defined by the organization.
This role involves close collaboration with the team leader of Embedding & Perso and with the teams of Printing, Packaging and Punching.
Role Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility
Plan
Execution all Maintenance Activities
Includes corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance, and projects.
Do
Execute maintenance production equipment
Ensure performance across OPE, OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability
Check
Analyse KPIs aligned with production equipment
Track and ensure targets for OPE, OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and availability
Act
Leadership to achieve KPIs and maintenance objectives
Implement strategies to meet KPIs and ensure completion of Maintenance Plans of Record (PORs)
Competencies: Skills, Experience and Education
Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Languages:
Basic English (A2 level)
IT/Software:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Project Management tools, ORACLE, SESAM, GEMYIELD, Confluence
Experience in years:
Minimum 3 years in Engineering and Maintenance, with focus on maintenance activities
Technical Knowledge:
Expertise in manufacturing processes, Lean tools, Six Sigma methodology, electricity, electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and control systems. Proficiency in budget management (MANEX, CAPEX, Budget vs Actual vs Forecast)
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