Under the supervision of the Project Specialist, this position reports to the continuous improvement coordinator(CIC), and would be responsible for updating material changes, determining standard costs, maintaining SAP & VIS information updates and keeping Quality, Production, and Materials informed via electronic media, within other responsibilities. Support activities and the continuous improvement projects aimed to achieve efficiency and productivity, as well as, decrease wastes and cost.
To be successful in this role, this person needs to display an analytical approach in detecting opportunity areas in the VIS and SAP, as well as being detail oriented and careful when managing large amounts of data.
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 1. Responsible for the VIS activities, as create the plate, create the parts, create the cross reference, create the mold number, create and assign the mold number to the plates. This position is also responsible for the defects creation and changes.
2. Responsible to add the part numbers of materials to the inspection plans.
3. Responsible for the creation of Routings, Rework BOM, Production Version.
4. Audits and correct the findings to the Master Data.
5. Responsible of the SAP Maintenance, activities as Routings, Equivalent Units, Labor and Materials.
6. Monitor and correct the R-Mails and COGI in SAP.
7. Responsible to check and update the Engineering changes (Drawings, changes on BOM, changes on standards, etc).
8. Notify to production, materials and quality about the changes of the materials, changes of revision in plates through electronic media, and through a meeting
9. Audit and correct the BOM for parts and plate numbers.
10. Responsible elaborate the PCI or REA for changes in the BOM (slip and glaze formulas and assembly packing).
11. Audit the SNP in the system for the schedule of sku
12. Be a key player in the Raw Material and Finish Product materials, in order to make sure that we have a match between the System and the parts physically.
13. Participate on monthly and annually FG inventories in order to match the system and real quantities.
14. Support on the KAIZEN events leading and couching teams.
15. Support on lean Tools and methodologies KOS implementations, (trainings, std works, times studies,, Give follow up to achieve KOS Savings goals)
- 16. Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See the annex).
**RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS**
Supervisory Relationships:
- 1. Reports to the Project Specialist.
Organization Relationships:
- 1. Medium 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 AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
EDUCATION:
- Preference Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
- Preference One year of related experience.
FORMATION:
- Preference must have the ability to understand SAP and VIS systems, Standard Cost and BOM structure. Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred. 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.
