Lean Specialist

Company Name: TYCO ELECTRONICS Location: MENLO PARK   Job Category: Quality Assurance/Safety Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job Description   Tyco Electronics is an industry powerhouse with an entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by innovation and collaboration. We are a $13.5 billion global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems for industries ranging from automotive, appliances and aerospace to computers, consumer electronics and telecommunications.   Our nearly 100,000 dedicated employees around the globe remain steadfast in their commitment to serving customers in more than 150 countries. This is your chance to make an impact in a supportive atmosphere full of inspiration, integrity and empowerment.   Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. To apply, scroll back up and click on the link to Apply Now! The Aerospace, Defense and Marine (AD&M) business of Tyco Electronics has an opportunity for a Lean Specialist who will be responsible for identifying, facilitating and supporting opportunities for process alignment and best practices across all global regions and facilities. This position will directly support the transformation of the company from a traditional manufacturing process to a lean enterprise.   Additional responsibilities: • Subject matter expertise for the purposes of knowledge transfer to employees at all levels • Develop and maintain training curriculum and materials for deployment and development • Teach principles, concepts and practical use of methods and tools to all levels of the organization • Provide coaching on lean implementation, leadership, and philosophies • Develop, present, and explain lean strategy to executive leadership • Drive continuous improvement of the lean process • Manufacturing/Operations (7+ yrs) • Mastery knowledge of lean production systems and basic understanding of six-sigma problem solving techniques • Lead role in at least one successful lean transformation within a significant size operation • Experienced lean implementation for both management systems and physical changes • Extensive, diverse experience implementing and executing projects with significant performance improvements on multiple key performance indicators • Proven experience leading and teaching projects and Kaizens at all levels (shop floor to executive) • Broad Manufacturing & Corporate experience including progressively more responsible management roles in supply chain, engineering, operations and sourcing • Excellent global program management experience • Variation reduction tools and its application • Ability to travel 75% • Education: BS Engineering, Business, or other technical discipline Background Preferred (but not required): • Electrical, electronics, aerospace/defense/marine manufacturing and assembly • Lean Six-Sigma trained: black belt or expert certification • International experience • Foreign language capability   If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=564540-3-513 Contact Information     Click here to see all “Tyco Electronicsâ€� opportunities Visit our web site to learn more about Tyco Electronics EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIEND