Kaizen Technician

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Conducts tracking and executing Kaizen events, coordinating with employees on the production floor and supporting all operational excellence efforts in the production facility. Works cross-functionally across the organization to facilitate effective project completion, identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal and cost reduction. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. May provide training and assistance to lower-level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Exercises considerable judgment and initiative in identifying, analyzing and correcting potential health and safety related compliance issues and operational efficiencies

Your day to day:

• Organizes, tracks, and leads Kaizen events on the production floor. Uses PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) in all kaizen activities. Involves preparation, execution and reporting outcomes.
• Leverages WEC resources for learning and implementing 5S, technology, systems, process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction, and the KanBan system as well as to train site personnel
• Assists with performance excellence gap analysis assessments (value stream mapping) for production floor. Helps identify barriers to project success and solicits help from program champions as needed
• Teaches, leads, and implements total preventive maintenance (TPM) program under direction of manager
• Teaches root cause analysis methods and techniques Employs higher-level problem-solving techniques using the 5-Why process
• Pushes the development, implementation, and direction or functional strategy together with manager
• Acts as a role model for the behaviors and actions that create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement

What you need to be successful in this role:

• HS degree or GED or equivalent. Some college desired
• 2-3 years preferred manufacturing experience with focus on Lean Manufacturing a plus. Management experience valued.
• WMS/Lean/Six Sigma-Green Belt certificate preferred

Knowledge:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills:

• Microsoft Office proficiency, effective written and oral communication, and collaboration skills. Detail oriented, organized, strong work habits focused on safety, quality, and productivity. Self-directed with passion for continuous improvement.

Abilities:

• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-paced and changing environment. Comfortable teaching and presenting

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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