Junior Project Manager (Manufacturing) - Tires

Job Description

Local functions in the Plant

• Introduction to technologies and machines in PLT/CVT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation
• Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Material flow
• Manufacturing/Engineering projects within the plants
• Continuous improvement
• Uses the Lean and Kaizen management principles and promotes culture within the team
• Promotes the Yokoten culture and ensures the implementation and the use of the SPS in his area, both by CBT2 and CBT1 (VRS, A3, 8D...).
• Encourage a culture focused on PDCA & KPI's.
• Analyzes problems and develops adequate solutions on tasks given by Direct supervisor
• Analyze the respect and implementation of standard and propose modification in case of need
• Follow up machines status, deviation, breakdown, analysis and implement actions to reach the targets defined
• Coordinates and ensures the development and implementation of new standards / concepts / working methods
• Ensures the continuous improvement of the scrap process (including POMS documents and RACI charts) and its proper execution
• Proposes within the BU actions to reduce losses

Trainee Pool

• Project based training and assignments in a group of Manufacturing Trainees and R&D Trainees
• Individual assignments from field of R&D and central Manufacturing1 global business assignment
• Technical Training of Tire Technology, Tire Development and Tire Production
• Extra-functional training on team building, soft skills.

• Profound theoretical background on Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical);
• Intercultural experience through international internships or during semester(s) at an university abroad;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong ability in analytical/structured thinking;
• Fluent in English language

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