Lean Promotions Agent
- Employer
- Doosan Bobcat North America
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Salary
- Join our team!
Job Details
The Lean Promotions Agent is a lean practitioner, and as such is responsible for eliminating waste and improving business efficiency through the execution & promotion of lean methodologies & tools. This position administers the Yellow Belt certification program so that those trained and certified are more able to effectively solve problems in their daily work using Kaizen as a structure.
This position is aligned with the needs of the business in order to address the most important issues with the highest impact to the organization.
Role & Responsibility
Lean Six Sigma Strategy
- Active role in developing, communicating, and implementing the NAO LSS strategy
Lean Promotions
- Active role in setting the site Kaizen plan to attack highest impact projects in alignment with site lead
- Lead your own site projects that have high potential returns and major process improvements
Project Completion
- Lead the most important cross-functional projects that have high potential returns and major process improvements, and are tied to key strategic initiatives for the organization
- Accurate analysis of financial impact of project and Kaizen savings that can be supported by site controllers
LSS Training
- Execute a Yellow Belt training strategy to build competencies in the use of LSS processes and tools in the NAO region
- Lead, co-lead Yellow Belt training
- Ensure on-going proper use of tools through training and recertification
- Identify and execute training and tool improvements to improve Kaizen, project, and belt quality and efficiency
Job Requirement
- Yellow Belt of equivalent required within first year of hire; Green Belt or equivalent preferred.
- Strong demonstrated ability to influence
- Ability to work at with levels of the company
- Strong process orientation to develop solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated knowledge and practice of Lean Six Sigma
- Ability to train in LSS process/tools (YB min)
- 2-5 years’ experience
- Education: Associates Degree (Allow Equivalent)
- Manufacturing experience is required. Experience in value stream mapping, prior use and understanding of Kaizen events and tools, Lean and Six Sigma implementation on the shop floor.
- Demonstrated strong analytical competency
- Demonstrated ability to execute in a timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and demands
- Prior experience with manufacturing processes
Others
- Being part of a remote team with peers at different sites and/or different states
- Gaining buy-in from frontline staff to make needed changes
- Securing appropriate focus from a diverse group of part-time team members
- Completing Kaizens and projects thoroughly (proper analysis), but as quickly as possible
- Securing adequate attendance in belt training
- Gaining buy-in from functional leaders to strengthen team belt competencies
- Allocating resources only to high impact projects
The world-renowned brands that make up Doosan Bobcat produce industry-leading compact and heavy construction equipment, attachments, air compressors, lighting systems, generators and articulated dump trucks. Doosan Bobcat is a part of the Doosan Group, which employs 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide. With people at the core of who we are, we believe the growth of our people will lead to the continued growth and success of our world-class company. Our team of dedicated employees is the backbone that allows us to provide construction equipment solutions that help our customers build the world of tomorrow. Wherever you find us, you’ll hear the sounds of progress, see the results of our people and feel the rhythm of transformation in everything we do.
Doosan is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.
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Nearest Major Market: North Dakota
Nearest Secondary Market: Bismarck
Company
Our people power our progress. Keeping our company moving forward means empowering employees with opportunities to grow and the resources necessary to be happy, healthy and productive. That’s why we offer our people a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here, you’ll enjoy full health coverage, paid time off, income protection, employee discounts on certain consumer goods, tuition reimbursement and more.
How do different cultures play a part in your organization?
Our North American headquarters is located in North Dakota, where we started the compact equipment industry. But our locations span the entire globe – dealers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices – where innovation is driven forward worldwide. To continue expanding our reach, we’ve opened the Global Collaboration Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have?
•Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
•These are entry level opportunities
•Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
•The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED is required.
•Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training. General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations and assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations and assignments.
How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our employees are the driving force behind our brand. We cultivate an environment where they feel valued and build their career while working for an industry leader. Career opportunities include positions in our corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. We also have a highly-competitive internship and co-op program. Your opportunity to contribute to the future of the compact equipment industry is right here.
Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? https://www.bobcat.com/company-info/next-is-now
What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying?
Our success is powered by our people. Plain and simple. Their dedication and passion for empowering customers to accomplish more is what drives our continued industry leadership. Our integrated, global team of employees and dedicated dealers work together to deliver the best products and services; making lives, businesses and communities better and stronger.
Bobcat Company is both an employer and partner of choice, and we pride ourselves in attracting, retaining and developing top-tier talent and dealers to drive our mission forward.
- Website
- https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/company/careers
- Location
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North Dakota
United States
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