Powering Positive Change
In a world of constant change, the only way to make a meaningful impact is to stay ahead of the curve. That's why at Maxeon Solar Technologies we've been pushing the boundaries of solar innovation every day for 35 years - from the very edge of outer space to countless rooftops below.
Our highly advanced solar products are powering the fight against climate change in more than 100 countries around the globe. And our brilliant, passionate, and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally are Powering Positive Change every day.
Are you ready to power positive change?
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Responsible for leading all facets of deploying SPS/Lean principles across all operations at the site level, including but not limited to:
Be a change agent for site to implement Maxeon Production System.
Develops competent FE leaders within the site by conducting training sessions on SPS/Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Be essential part of the company-wide Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) - systematically learning, building, documenting and promoting Best Practice Sharing across the company.
Establish, lead and conduct Kaizen events combined with the Shingijutsu Group of Sensei's.
Be an internal sensei to co-ordinate & conduct Kaizen workshops.
Work with Global FE team and external "sensei's" to lead improvement events both large and small (kaikaku and kaizen)
Develop, improve and sustain productivity improvements using Lean manufacturing disciplines such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Single Piece Flow, Pull Production, Takt Time Production, JIT, Level Loading and Jidoka - at the process and site levels.Work collaboratively with Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics,
Administrative and Functional Leaders to identify areas of waste elimination and productivity improvement.
Work both with Maxeon internal organizations as well as key strategic suppliers across the value chain in their Lean deployment efforts
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering or Business), or 10+ years of hands on experience in the operational discipline.
At least 3 years of demonstrated successful experience leading and transforming organizations using Lean principles.
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple
deadlines
Deep knowledge and understanding manufacturing and operations processes, tools and
systems.
Extensive experience working in multiple, diverse geographies/cultures.
Ability to manage via influence in a matrix organization
Safety Compliance
Your safety is our number one priority at Maxeon. All our employees must complete regular workplace safety training and comply with our mandatory safety standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is Maxeon's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. Maxeon will not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by national, local, state or federal laws or regulations.
