Senior CI Specialist/Lean Supervisor
OEM.GEN.M2
Leads specific CI projects or lean initiatives in a defined area of the plant.
Leads specific CI projects or lean initiatives in a defined area of the plant.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A dedicated manufacturing worker seeking to optimize production processes and enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: The current manufacturing processes lead to inefficiencies, high costs, and safety concerns.
- The internal problem: They feel frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of effective systems and tools to make improvements.
- Why it matters: Every worker deserves to work in a safe, efficient environment that values continuous improvement and quality.
The plan
- Assess current processes and gather data to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows.
- Conduct training sessions to equip team members with the necessary skills to sustain changes.
- Establish regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt strategies as needed.
- Create a culture of open communication to encourage feedback and foster collaboration among the team.
What's at stake
Continued inefficiencies resulting in lost revenue and worker dissatisfaction. Failure to adapt and improve processes, leading to potential safety hazards.
Success looks like
Increased operational efficiency leading to reduced production costs. A sustainable culture of continuous improvement recognized by industry standards.
Summary
Leads specific CI projects or lean initiatives in a defined area of the plant. Coaches operators on problem-solving.
Level — M2 — Manager II
Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.
- Scope
- An established team or sub-function
- Autonomy
- Owns planning for the group
- Complexity
- Cross-project coordination and priorities
- Impact
- Group delivery and development
- Decision rights
- Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
- Leadership
- Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
- Typical experience
- 5–8 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities10
- Plan and execute small projectscommonlevel
- Supervise or mentor M1 staffcommonlevel
- Conduct training sessions for operatorscommonlevel
- Develop project plans and timelinescommonlevel
- Monitor project progress and outcomescommonlevel
- Facilitate problem-solving workshopscommonlevel
- Ensure adherence to lean methodologiescommonlevel
- Coordinate with cross-functional teamscommonlevel
- Prepare project reportscommonlevel
- Identify opportunities for improvementcommonlevel
Tasks3
- Execute CI projectscommonlevel
- Mentor junior staffcommonlevel
- Facilitate problem-solving sessionscommonlevel
Skills8
- Project planningcommonlevel
- Lean tools applicationcommonlevel
- Training deliverycommonlevel
- Problem-solving facilitationcommonlevel
- Team supervisioncommonlevel
- Analytical skillscommonlevel
- Report preparationcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Lean project managementcommonlevel
- Problem-solving techniquescommonlevel
- Training methodologiescommonlevel
- Manufacturing processescommonlevel
- Cross-functional team dynamicscommonlevel
- Continuous improvement strategiescommonlevel
- Operational metrics analysiscommonlevel
- Lean tools and techniquescommonlevel
competency8
- Effective communicationcommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
- Time managementcommonlevel
- Project managementcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
- Coaching and mentoringcommonlevel
- Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
qualification5
- 3–5 years of experience as a process engineer or quality specialistcommonlevel
- Lean projects experiencecommonlevel
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fieldcommonlevel
- Strong leadership skillscommonlevel
- Proven track record in CI projectscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior CI Specialist/Lean Supervisor | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
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