Industrial Engineer

Work Mode: Onsite_

**Location**:On Site -San Luis de la Paz, México

**Opportunity**

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the Project Specialist /CIC, this position is responsible to implement the
adequate manufacturing processes and the continuous improvement projects aimed to achieve
efficiency and productivity, as well as, decrease waste and cost. Improve the working conditions
using Engineering techniques, update the standard times for all activities on the production areas,
perform 5 “s” audits and give follow up to the KOS savings. To be successful in this role, the
of waste activities, and implement effective actions to reduce them.

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.
5. Support activities during the KOS events and support all the teams on the methodology
6. Maintain Standard Work studies updated with no more than 1 years old.
7. Knowledge and participation in creation, analysis and implementation of projects generated
from Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Connection Maps, Standard Work, OEE%, SMED, 5´S,
KANBAN, Capacity Analysis, Time and Motion Studies.
8. Lay-outs update in AUTOCAD based on the required changes.
9. Maintain the Layered Process Audit updated and standardized.
10.Give follow up to achieve KOS Savings goals and report savings in monthly basis, achieve the
goals and create new list for every year.
11. Provide support to all areas in the plant on structural fabrication to improve productivity, safety
and quality (Kaizen Team)
12.Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See
Responsibilities chart by position).Position Opportunity Statement + Specific Responsibilities here.

**Skills/Requirements**

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) 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. Position Qualifications to include education + experience required.

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