Quality Analyst / WMS Manufacturing

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Quality Analyst / WMS 

Team: Quality

Primary Objective of Position:

This position will be responsible for supporting the WMS Manufacturing program; analyzing end-to-end processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, variation, rework, and implement data-driven improvements. Drives continuous improvement by applying Quality and Lean Manufacturing tools. Monitors, analyzes, and reports KPI performance, including efficiency, rework, and lead time in manufacturing.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Assess and evaluate workplace organization to identify areas for improvement, to ensure plant-wide alignment with 5S standards and implementation of visual management and standard work.
• Provide administrative, training and project support for Kaizen, Cost Deployment and WMS pillars programs.
• Analyze end-to-end processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, variation, and rework, and implement data-driven improvements.
• Lead and support projects to improve continuous flow and materials management.
• Encourages a mindset of daily improvement; encourages everyone to identify waste and suggest solutions.
• Gathers and analyzes data to measure the efficiency of new automated processes; ensure technology is delivering the expected return in time and quality.
• Analyzes data, reports findings to Team; recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Promote and sustain a continuous improvement culture through training, coaching, and engagement of operations and support teams.
• Collaborates with other departments to solve any issues by applying Lean CI tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet business needs.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering), equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge and experience with Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen).
• Ability to analyze and improve processes using data, digital tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet, e-Mail and SAP.
• Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills including active listening is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data.
• Demonstrated ability to propose, plan, and implement creative solutions.
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects by example.
• Emotional intelligence to handle resistance.
• Self-starting, results-oriented, flexible, and team player.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to routinely move throughout the office and manufacturing facility to perform work.
• Requires the ability to routinely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs daily to reach all areas in the manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (13)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

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