**LOCATION**:Juárez, Nuevo León
**BASIC FUNCTION**
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
1. Develops activities such as: Cycle time reduction, worker effort and inventory reduction, floor improvement, to improve work conditions, reducing or eliminating waste.
2. Give follow up to activities such as: Cycle time reduction, worker effort and inventory reduction, floor improvement, to improve work conditions, reducing or eliminating waste, using the 7 waste reduction forms.
3. Analyze the process to determine the adequate work conditions, related to space, layouts, lighting, breaks, manpower, tools and equipment.
4. Support activities to complete time studies, slip weight, glaze weight, fired weight, pack weight are updated in both Plants to determine the cost of each product.
6. Maintain Standard Work studies updated with no more than 1 years old.
7. Maintain the Layered Process Audit updated and standardized.
8. Give follow up to achieve KOS Savings goals and report savings in monthly basis, achieve the goals and create new list for every year.
9. ¬ Provide support to all areas in the plant on structural fabrication to improve productivity, safety and quality (Kaizen Team)
10. Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See Responsibilities chart by position).
**RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS**
Supervisory Relationships:
1. Reports to the Project Specialist (CIC)
**Organization Relationships**:
1. Frequent contact with process engineers and General Supervisors.
2. Frequent contact with the Quality people, frequent contact with the Accountant and with people from Materials.
3. Frequent contact with people from Corporate.
External Relationships:
1. N/A.
**EDUCATION**:
Preference Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
**EXPERIENCE**:
Preference Two years of related experience.
**FORMATION**:
Preference must have the ability to understand SAP and VIS systems, Standard Cost and BOM structure. Bilingual (English & Spanish) needed. Lean Tools knowledge.
**SKILLS**:
Traits
Critical: Abstract Reasoning Ability, Thoroughness, Cautiousness, Self-Structure, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Ego-Strength, Energy, Idea Orientation.
Supporting: Ego-drive, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, and Sociability.
**Behaviors**
Critical: Is persistent; confidently expresses ideas and opinions; copes with rejection; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; learns from mistakes; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; works quickly.
Supporting: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; considers others´ points of view with an open mind; follows established policies and procedures.
**Why Work at Kohler Co.?**
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
**About Us**
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.