Specialist - Lean and Operational Excellence
Specialist - Lean and Operational Excellence
Schaeffler
Fort Mill, SC
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Location: Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715
Job Requisition ID: 23131
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your Qualifications
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
www.schaeffler.com/careers
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Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Shelly Marie Flint
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Keywords:strongertogether; Production;
Job Type: Professional
Job Family: Production
Contract Type: Not Applicable
Schedule: Full-Time
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering, Automotive
Job Requisition ID: 23131
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Apply Lean methodologies to drive operational improvements across Schaefflers automotive plants in the Americas.
- Execute Lean transformation strategies, including value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, standardized work, and continuous flow.
- Partner with departmental leaders to identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
- Facilitate Lean workshops, training sessions, and Kaizen events to engage employees and promote problem-solving and teamwork.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure progress toward Lean and operational excellence goals.
- Analyze data and performance metrics to identify root causes of inefficiencies and develop data-driven solutions.
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field).
- 2+ years of production engineering or related experience.
- Experience in workshop moderation, facilitating Lean workshops, training sessions, and Kaizen events to engage employees and promote problem-solving and teamwork.
- Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve results.
- Experience of working in a high-paced automotive manufacturing environment
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop data-driven solutions.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
www.schaeffler.com/careers
Your Contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Shelly Marie Flint
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Keywords:strongertogether; Production;
Job Type: Professional
Job Family: Production
Contract Type: Not Applicable
Schedule: Full-Time
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering, Automotive
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