Specialist, Lean Safety & Maintenance

Specialist, Lean Safety & Maintenance

Location: Jamesburg, NJ

Employment Type - Non-Exempt

Compensation - Hourly Wage , $54,363.95 - 80,186.83

Hyundai Mobis Parts America - Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days and Paid Holidays
• Mapped career plans: we believe in developing and promoting our talent!
• Company Discounts & more!

Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to insure the Safety of all personnel in the facility. This position must also ensure the cultural embedding of lean concepts and processes and a true “change agent”. The role is a transformational leader, a Kaizen facilitator and a training leader. This includes waste reduction while securing quality and protecting production efforts. Proper Lean concepts will minimize lost productivity at the PDC and drive quality. Maintaining inventory accuracy will reduce excess and obsolescence risk by preventing orders for parts that are already stocked at the required levels. The Specialist will help minimize damage claims from dealers as a result of enforcing Lean methodologies. This position will also monitor and report assigned maintenance elements of the operation such as Preventative maintenance schedules and planned equipment repair. The position will communicate the results of the projects and assignments of each Parts Distribution Center to the appropriate Headquarters department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety rules and expectations are maintained. Apply Lean principals to the roles and responsibilities in the operations. Work directly with the HQ Lean team to bring connectivity to the field operations. Drive Safety elements across all personnel. Monitor report and address as assigned all maintenance activities within the PDC.
• Create, develop and deploy new and/or updated Safety and Lean processes and procedures with the guidance/assistance of the HQ departments. Drive KPIs and SWI. Ensure SOPs are current and followed.
• Ensure proper maintenance is performed, recorded and reported as assigned.
• Ensure the proper utilization of materials as requested by the Department’s Management in Headquarters.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reporting of all incidents and safety committee meetings, safety programs reporting and lean project updates. Monthly reporting of assigned Lean elements such as Kaizen events, 5S or required training. Weekly and monthly maintenance reporting. Each KPI is reviewed annually and a new standard is established. Standards must be met and/or exceeded.
• Coordinate with HQ to assist in the development and implementation of Lean Concepts including No MUDA, CEDAC, Kaizen events, Value streams, Gemba walk projects and key Lean tools as agreed to by Lean leadership. Resolve Lean or waste issues, coordinate corrective actions with the other PDC’S and the appropriate Headquarters personnel.
• Initiate the improvement process with safety committee and HQ support from HR. Provide necessary documentation, track and audit performance and safety.
• Establish and maintain routine PM schedules for keeping equipment well maintained in the PDC. Investigate maintenance failures and recommend appropriate changes in PDC methods. Work with vendors and Headquarters personnel to develop program improvements and cost efficiencies.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.

Experience Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in warehousing/distribution center environment is preferred.

Certifications

• Lean Certification is preferred.

Skills

• Basic background in warehousing, freight handling procedures, receiving, packaging requirements, and other inventory management skills. Intermediate computer skills: e-mail, routine database, word processing, spreadsheets.
• Define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Who We Are

Tomorrow's most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at MOBIS Parts America (MPA). A subsidiary of Hyundai MOBIS, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. MPA provides after-sales service parts support for Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, and Genesis. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts, the MPA Accessories division develops accessories for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis - which are installed on new vehicles in the United States and Canada.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,363.95 - $80,186.83 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Safety: 2 years (Required)
• Lean Six Sigma: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jamesburg, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person