The Role
The LPO Coordinator focuses on optimizing production processes, implementing lean techniques, managing production systems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Lean Production Officer – LPO
Brief Description
Goal of the function:
To ensure control of the production execution times and implementation of Lean techniques in production and administrative areas.
Detailed Description
The Lean Production Officer is responsible for the following main tasks:
• Optimization of processes and lead times;
• Definition of the best possible conditions of using lean tools;
• Coordination and standardization of lean approach (with other areas);
• Support the development of the production system provided by the Corporate;
• Following the zero defect philosophy
• Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management
Team and key business stakeholders (Lean
Roadmap)
• Implement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business process improvement
• Provide and be creative in project management, analytical and research skills and expertise
• Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Develop and contribute towards improvement standards
in line with best practice
• Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and
methodologies
• Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming
pipeline, and action necessary to ensure success
• Define, develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice
Undertake business process analysis, statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change (need to define better)
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety
and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and communication methods
• Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Build internal capability by continuously pushing the Lean approach
Rerquired training, education and professional experience:
• Degree or similar education level in engineering or relevant disciplines
• Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferable
• 2-3 of experience in process improvement projects in industrial, preferably from medical device and pharmaceutical background.
• 2-3 years experience in managing production
Important personal qualities:
• Analytical thinking
• Driver
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously
• Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
Other specialized knowledge:
• Lean management methods (Example : SFM, Kanban, Gemba Kaizen, TPM, SMED, 5S, CIP)
• Zero defect mindset
• Fluent in English and Native lenguage (according Plant location) is preferable.
• Very good command of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project Management), mail, internet, video conferencing
• Willingness to travel, open for change management
Training and Support Plan:
• Support from the Director and Manager of Operational Excellence for the explanation and implementation of Lean tools - In Person –
Physical Material (PPT/XLS/DOC) – E-Learning Modules – Video.
• Support to obtain the Certification as Yellow/Green or Black Belt according to the project the Plant wish to carry forward.
• Monthly participation in the LPO conference call to share and learn from the best practices in each Plant.
• Benchmarking with plants from Canada – Mexico – US – Latin America – Europe according to the needs.
• Annual participation in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Canada – Mexico – US, for example 2018 – Germany, 2019 – Cummins and
Subaru (US) – 2021 Virtual.
• Participation every year in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Americas /EMEA or AP (according to Budget of the department).
• Receive specific training from professionals from other plants in the world. (TPM – SMED – 5’S - DSFM - Among others).
Top Skills
Excel
Lean Management Methods
Microsoft Office Suite (Word
PowerPoint
Project Management)
Six Sigma
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The Company
What We Do
Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases. We aim to create a future worth living for chronically and critically ill patients – worldwide and every day.
Thanks to our decades of experience in dialysis, our innovative research and our value-based care approach, we can help them to enjoy the very best quality of life.
Our portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of high-quality health care products and services as well as various dialysis treatment options for both in-center and home dialysis that are individually tailored to our patients’ needs.
