5S Specialist

Job purpose:

 

The manufacturing innovation group leader is responsible for leading and driving the manufacturing innovation and workplace excellence through the implementation of 3R5S principles. This role plays a key part in transforming the manufacturing environment and culture through exceptional interpersonal and project management skills to drive cross-functional engagement and sustainable change.

 The candidate has a strong background in the automotive sector, particularly in semi-automated production environments with large operator workforces. This role is critical in shaping a clean, efficient, and safe workplace culture through the implementation of 3R5S principles and continuous improvement practices. Initiating from plan, implement, and evaluate improvement activities from 3R5S as the first step will build a higher-level pf production environment and culture.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

 

1. Initiate manufacturing innovation activities with 3R5S
   • Design and execute improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and visual control in a semi-automated automotive manufacturing environment.
   • Lead and sustain the implementation of 3R5S across all production areas.
   • Train, Mentor, and engage employees at all levels- From operators to supervisors- to build ownership and accountability for the 3R5S standards.
   • Conduct regular workplace audits, identify gaps, and develop corrective action plans to maintain compliance with 3R5s practices.
2. Manufacturing Innovation
   • Foster a proactive culture of continuous improvement, lean thinking, and visual management.
   • Drive the adoption of innovative manufacturing practices using Six sigma, lean, TPM, TQM, and continuous improvement methodologies in the future.
3. Set and monitor KPIs
   • Manage and coordinate improvement projects involving cross functional teams, with measurable KPIs and timelines.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
   
   • Work closely with engineering, operations, production, and quality teams to implement manufacturing innovation activities and foster collaboration in improving equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.
5. Communication
   • Communicate effectively across language and cultural barriers to align operational goals with shop floor execution.
   • Regular reporting on manufacturing innovation activities, progress, and results to senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve performance,
6. Partner with department leaders
   • To develop long term strategies for workplace excellence and employee engagement.
7. Other tasks assigned

 

Qualifications:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

1. Education:
   • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations management or a related field.
   • Equivalent career in manufacturing instead of degree
2. Experience:
   • Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably involving semi- automated processes and 1,000+ operators
   • Proven experience in initiating and leading Manufacturing innovation activities from the ground up, ideally in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
3. Qualifications/certifications/license:
   • Accurate problem-solving analysis and willingness to actively solve problem
   • Preferred relevant certification in manufacturing innovation methodologies (e.g. Lean manufacturing, six sigma) or equivalent.
   • Prior experience in a leadership role within maintenance or operations management.
   • Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams anf leadership.
   • Project management ability to manage multiple priorities, drive change, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
4. Language skills:
   • Preferred Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean (or Spanish) to effectively collaborate across multicultural workforce
5. Computer skills:
   • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite.