Job Overview
Accountable to maintaining focus and implementation of lean activities across the facility. Emphasis on daily lead management visual aids, LSW training, 5S audit practices and lean methodologies events and action.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in kaizen event preparation and sustain actions
- Assist in data collection and analysis for problem solving
- Help replenish CI supplies
- Assist in maintaining lead daily management (LDM) boards and other visual tools
- Facilitate 5S audit process
- With training, maintain Leader Standard Work (LSW)
- With training, solve basic problems using CI tools
- Aptitude to speak in front of teams and help conduct training sessions
- Conduct standard work audits
- Proficient in Power Point and Word
- Versed in Excel
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
- Participation in Lean Kaizen events
- Self-Initiative – needs minimal supervision, self-starter`
- Influencing skills – builds trust with team members; helps them see the win-win
- Computer skills are a plus– familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, proficient typing skills
- Aptitude to develop organizational and time-management skills
- Flexible to changing work demands
- Maintains a positive attitude
- Aptitude to develop communication skills to participate in and, at times help lead, kaizen events
- Ability to sit, walk and stand as required for multiple Gemba walks per day and all-day kaizen events; ability to demonstrate most job functions on the floor; can lift up to 40 pounds.
- Flexible to support both shifts as needed
- Bilingual is a plus
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- Participation in Lean Kaizen events
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Versed in Microsoft Excel
- Self-initiative; minimal supervision, self-starter
- Influencing and communication skills to build team trust
- Aptitude to speak in front of teams and help conduct training
- Ability to sit, walk, stand for gemba walks and kaizen events; lift up to 40 pounds
- Flexible to changing work demands and support both shifts as needed
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Computer skills are a plus; proficient typing skills
- Bilingual
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
What We Do
PJ Trailers is the #1 Professional Grade Open Trailer Manufacturer in the United States. The company specializes in producing heavy-duty dump, flatdeck, utility, and tilt trailers. With production facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, it operates an extensive network of over 300 independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada, delivering professional-grade hauling solutions for commercial and recreational use.
