Continuous Improvement

JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate the work of APS associates and assign daily tasks and follow up on their activates
Supply APS associates with all tools need to perform their jobs
Maintain a high level of APS associate training
Facilitate Management Safety, Quality and Efficiency goals
Lead waste reduction activities
Promote cost reduction 

 
Essential Functions:
Attains the goals of the APS Manager and assigns associates based on needs and knowledge
Guides the APS teams toward activities that reduce cost, lead time and improve safety, efficiency and ergonomics
Trains APS associates in fundamental and advanced APS skills
Orders material and parts needed for the APS shop, fabrication, and the production area
Focuses on Safety, Output Improvements and Scrap Reductions.
Develop the TS training and maintains the TS documentation for training
Works with Management, Engineering, Maintenance and Production T/L and G/L to set/maintain the efficiency goals of the plant
Helps to set the targets for improvement by line and area

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lead associates and facilitate them to accomplish the goals required by Management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to plan activities, set goals and accomplish tasks in a timely manor
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Self managing
• Strong analytical skills
• Good use of time management
• Strong skills using 3 sheets, Yamazumi, Lean Analysis tool box 
•Previous APS experience is required to apply

 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that 
will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and 
responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.