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JTI Leaf Services Process Lead in Danville, Virginia
Position purpose:
The incumbents role is to eliminate process losses on equipment or areas, to support the line team to create process standards, and to coach using standard tools to perform problem-solving. The process lead is responsible for implementing and/or maintaining, and continuously improving, the daily management systems (DMSs) they own in their area, typically the centerline (CL), changeover (CO) and change management (CM) DMS.
What will you do - responsibilities:
- Owner for identifying / eliminating losses through root cause problem solving on assigned Cell. Responsible for controlling the use of the SAP / EAM system and carrying out activities at the right time;
- Develop short term (24-hour) and mid-term (<90 days) action plans together with their Cell Lead / Team to improve process control and eliminate machine stops. Participates in key planned activities;
- Coaches team members of assigned cell in line with IWS principles, ensuring IWS methodology is in place, properly executed and lived daily to achieve the operational objectives;
- Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving effectiveness of assigned Daily Management Systems (DMSs) and supporting tools for their Cell. E.g., CL - Centerline; CO - Changeover; CM - Change Management; Supporting tools - Loss Tree, IPS (Initial Problem Solving), UPS (Unified Problem Solving), 90 Day action plan, Rate control, S-Shape and Weibull.
Whoare we looking for - requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience in a production environment in a similar role;
- Degree or similar in business or engineering related subject;
- Fluency in English (Oral and written);
- PC literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of production technologies, standards of factory improvement programs, Lean Manufacturing (KAIZEN, TPM, etc.), ISO/EHS. Knowledge on IWS principles and routine.