Auburn Hills | Detroit | Michigan (Role can be located at any Antolin US Plant)
Full Time
Who are we:
Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier; we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and cockpits, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world's leading car brands. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 600 vehicle models around the world.
With over 120 plants in 25 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through over seventy years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialization and sequenced delivery.
We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.
As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.
Mission:
The focus of the position is to provide support for and guide development of continuous improvement projects in our manufacturing locations and promote understanding and practical applications of lean principles. Works with management as well as line plant staff in manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities:
Capable to define and provide best practices and information to be shared in a repository.
Implement ideas that applies to same product/process.
Lead workshops to identify wastes and quantify improvement potential on Direct Labour, inventory, surface ...
Capture improvement in actual standards from local experts, with visit to plants, to learn and define new best practices.
Provide extensive on-site support & training during a 2-week sprint, when needed.
Participate in regular exchange (bring together relevant people regularly to exchange on challenges and winning solutions).
Apply the right lean manufacturing methodology to achieve objectives and challenge actual status quo.
Assist in the development of SOPs specifically focused on plant manufacturing processes.
Develop visual controls and signage in the plant to reinforce processes and provide metrics.
Establish and conduct progress reviews on a regular cadence.
Personal Abilities:
This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 40% of their day. Candidates must be willing to complete administrative tasks, lead and initiate training efforts, be energetic, have the ability to communicate at all levels, be able to take ownership of projects and be comfortable on the manufacturing floor.
Strong analytic skills are required! Although rare, candidates should be willing to take off-shift calls as needed to answer any questions.
Must have the ability to sit, stand and mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment, when needed.
Must have the ability to conduct computer work or engage in discussion with employees.
Travel Requirements: International Travel: 5% Domestic Travel: 40-50%
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing operations or engineering required
Production Expert.
Teamwork and Collaboration.
Continuous Improvement Methods.
Lean Manufacturing and Digital Enablers Knowledge.
Experience working in high volume or mass production manufacturing environments.
CI Experience including working knowledge of 5S, RCA, Kaizen, GEMBA Walks, Layered Audits, Boardwalks, etc.
Experience facilitating training.
IATF 16949.
ISO 9001.
What can we offer you: • You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities. • We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience. • You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector. • You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies. • We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.
Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.