ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to):
Continuous Improvement Leadership (~70%):
- Lead plant-wide continuous improvement aligned to Piston Group’s CI / Lean Strategy to improve business objectives and SQDCP performance targets
- Drive implementation and sustainment of Lean manufacturing systems, including daily management, standard work, and waste elimination
- Identify and eliminate operational losses using data, structured problem solving, and root cause analysis
- Coach and lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and improvement projects
- Establish and sustain KPI management systems, including tiered accountability and performance escalation processes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, inventory reduction, flow optimization, and productivity improvement
- Ensure alignment and integration of CI activities with plant operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions
- Lead development of a continuous improvement culture through training, coaching, and leadership engagement
- Track and report improvement initiatives with clear ownership, timelines, and measurable impact
Industrial Engineering Systems (~30%):
- Define, develop, and standardize core Industrial Engineering processes, tools, and methodologies across the plant
- Establish standards for:
- Labor planning and line balancing
- Standard work and work measurement
- Capacity analysis and modeling
- Layout optimization and material flow design
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to deploy IE standards into production environments
- Train and coach Manufacturing Engineers to develop core IE competencies and ownership of these processes
- Provide hands-on support and mentoring on IE tools, including time studies, line balancing, and throughput analysis
- Support development of engineered labor standards and productivity models aligned with financial and operational targets
- Ensure sustainability of IE practices through documentation, audits, and governance routines
- Support engineered labor standards and productivity models
Operational Performance & KPI Management
- Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics
- Utilize data analytics to identify performance gaps and prioritize improvement initiatives
- Establish performance baselines, targets, and tracking mechanisms for CI and IE initiatives
- Support operational reviews with leadership by presenting progress, risks, and results
People Leadership & Development
- Coach, mentor, and develop cross-functional team members in CI and IE disciplines
- Build organizational capability in Lean tools, structured problem-solving, and industrial engineering fundamentals
- Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
- Support leadership teams in driving engagement and adoption of CI methodologies across all levels
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all CI and IE activities align with plant safety and quality standards
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to safety incidents and quality issues
- Drive compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials teams to drive performance improvements
- Support new program launches by ensuring process readiness, capacity alignment, and efficient production flow
- Act as a key interface between CI strategy and shop-floor execution