RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the HOM Manager and the facility or functional leader to develop and execute a Continuous Improvement roadmap and identify key metrics (KPI’s and TTI’s) and lead projects to achieve goals in targeted areas
• Lead the Lean transformation with a focus on improvements to safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Study, document and evaluate current business practices, looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make the best use of the business's resources.
• Schedule, lead, facilitate, and manage Continuous Improvement projects including Kaizen events aligned with the company strategy deployment
• Train and coach managers and employees in the daily use and implementation of Lean principles
• Ensure consistent application of HOM practices, tools and templates (ie: Standard Work, Job Instruction, Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Road mapping, SMED, TPM, Time Studies, etc.)
• Audit, monitor and sustain the health of the HOM Lean culture by establishing and utilizing scoring systems, gap analyses, and countermeasures to assess implemented processes, and evaluate where further refinements are needed
• Lead capital equipment projects as it relates to process improvement
• Track the status of all HOM Lean activities, cost savings, training, certifications and events
• Perform regular Gemba walks including leadership and area personnel to evaluate
• Participate in the design of tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to assist with improvement efforts
• Identify, evaluate, recommend, purchase, install and develop inspection and maintenance schedules for equipment including fixtures, tools, gages, etc. as required
• Assist programming activities including training and integration with Engineering and Manufacturing for computer-controlled equipment and systems
• Prepare and maintain documentation for manufacturing procedures and instructions

Education / Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Engineering, Business Management or comparable field
• Minimum of 2-4 years related Lean experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in Lean with Manufacturing and Supply Chain processes preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Manufacturing/Operational Excellence Principles, 5S, CI, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Standard Work, 3P, Poke Yoke, etc. required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and coach required
• Strong leadership and change agent skills required
• Intermediate experience and skills using Microsoft Office required
• Experience with ERP and Database software preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience with Solid Works and AutoCAD design software preferred
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification a plus
• Experience with Python, SQL, Pandas, REST API a major plus

Travel

• Minimal travel (less than 5% of the time) expected for this role

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, kneel and bend and deal with dust, grease and paint. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Who we are: 

Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world.

The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we’re not done yet. We’re always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history. Rotex is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".