Senior BPS - Continuous Improvement Implementer

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology _ with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. The Lincolnton, NC Conversion, Customizing and Packaging Center is located approximately 30 miles from Charlotte. The facility employs just under 500 full time associates in a 5-shift operation, which encompasses 235,000 sq ft. along with 12,000 skus. In addition to the conversion, customizing and packaging activities, abrasives are now a big part of our power tool accessory business. ISO certified, our associates engage in BPS, CIP and 5S . By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled

This is an hourly role eligible for overtime.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Increase maturity of BPS in LctP by:
  • Providing instruction on BPS topics including Value Stream Design, Standardized Work, Working According to Standards, Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement.
  • Evaluating current manufacturing systems to determine areas of potential improvement.
  • Analyzing data to support system design.
  • Providing support for BPS metrics, auditing, and assessment processes.
  • Moderation/Facilitator/Trainer Skills

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement solutions and best practices plant wide independently, partnering with associates across all functions and levels.
• Facilitate training sessions such as Working According to Standards (operators and shopfloor leaders), Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement (Tachinbo).
• Tachinbo - Site Coordinator.
• SYS-CIP projects' Lessons Learned Site Coordinator.
• Execute BPS Shopfloor Partner process confirmations.
• Value Stream Planning support, Shop Floor Management Cycle, leveling and consumption control support.
• Analyze systematic findings and determine improvements.

SCOPE FACTORS

• Supports all value streams and departments in plant.
• Some external interactions: Corporate BPS groups, Supplier network groups.

INTERACTION

• Interact with all levels at LctP facility.
• Collaborate with BPS Concept Coach and BPS Execution Specialist.
• Some external interactions: Corporate BPS groups, Supplier network groups.

• 5 plus years in a lean manufacturing environment - manufacturing/shopfloor experience
• Understanding of and experience using the Bosch Production System similar lean manufacturing systems and concepts
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Project planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet established targets
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite
• experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans