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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.
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