Are you ready to make an impact?
ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Are you ready to make an impact? ZFFCN is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Job Title: Regional Lean Coordinator
Country: United States
Location: Duncan, SC
About Us:
Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN), a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500 people sized team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally.
In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment.
Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead.
Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!
Position Summary:
Coordinate Lean activities in the region and support the implementation & application of Lean Principles to production processes to detect and eliminate waste, increase operational performance and create an environment of continuous improvement.
What you can look forward to as the Regional Lean Coordinator:
- Support the Head of the Region/ regional leader to implement & maintain the LEADS system in the region and to achieve LEADS objectives in the plants within the region.
- Guarantee that LEADS is fully understood and communicated within the region.
- Act as an active part of the LEADS Core Team representing the region, supporting method developments and improvements.
- Support industrialization projects.
- Lead and manage operational excellence initiatives across the plants in the region.
- Analyze logistics & production processes and indicators and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Initiate and realize changes in cooperation with the plant / department managers as well as the Lean Coordinators on plant level to improve training, processes, material flows and labor utilization.
- Assure that exclusively harmonized LEADS methods and tools are applied within the plant to implement LEADS.
- Train regional & plant management, trainers and coordinators in
LEADS methods according to the LEADS method box, e.g. Value Stream Mapping, 5S, elimination of waste and Standardized Work Procedures. - Facilitate Lean Maturity Check (LMC) to monitor the improvement progress within the regional plants.
- Prepare internal reports periodically and as requested.
- Guarantee compliance with ZFFCN policies and procedures
Your Profile as a Regional Lean Coordinator:
- Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent
- Min. 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiar with manufacturing processes and production methods
- Profound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experienced moderator and teambuilding know-how
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Fluent English
- Must be Authorized to work in the United States – This position does not provide sponsorship.
- Spanish and or German language skills will be helpful but not required
Preferred Skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3 – 5+ Years of Experience
- Must be able to work in a team environment and serve as a leader demonstrating vision, mission, core values, and key behaviors
Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Duncan, SC:
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now! Not Eligible for Sponsorship.
Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now!