Lean Manufacturing Transformation Challenge

Worker with 25 years of experience shares perspective on workplace challenges due to lean manufacturing transformation. ...

... "My current job – the last few years as we transform to (a) lean manufacturing workplace. It just presents new challenges and you must be able to look at business differently than in the past. " ...

Via The Journal Gazette: Quarter Century Club

Cross-Training for Lean Manufacturer

Family-owned manufacturer sees success with lean manufacturing principles. ...

... "Using computers and the newest machines cuts lost time and material, Shefet said. So does a well-trained staff. York Haven practices lean-manufacturing principles, such as cross-training its workers on the various machines and jobs of other work groups within the plant. " ...

Via CentralPennBusiness: York Haven Fabricators

Quality Assurance Management Position

Aerospace QA position requires lean experience. ...

... "Candidate must have a working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, quality system implementation, specifically ISO2001/AS9100, and FAA regulations. " ...

Aerospace QA Manager

Lean Techniques: GE Transportation Rail Manufacturing Plants

Pennsylvania and businesses invest in the improvement of manufacturing in the state. GE specifically is investing in lean manufacturing techniques to accelerate customer services and increase operational efficiency. ...

... "GE Transportation Systems plans to implement lean manufacturing techniques at its rail plants in Erie and Grove City, Mercer County, a project that is expected to cost $12.8 million. By applying this new operational strategy, the company expects to lower costs and shorten lead times to deliver orders and products. GE Transportation Systems has already fulfilled its commitment to the commonwealth to create 120 new jobs, is also retaining 4,486 existing jobs in Erie and 915 additional jobs at other Pennsylvania locations. The Greater Erie Industrial Development Corporation (GEIDC) supported the company in its efforts to obtain the investment package from DCED that includes a $250,000 Opportunity Grant and $250,000 in Customized Job Training (CJT). GE Transportation Systems manufactures locomotives, off-highway vehicles and wind turbines." ...

Via PA Governor Ed Rendell: GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS 3 MANUFACTURERS INVESTING $19 MILLION TO GROW NORTHWEST PA OPERATIONS, CREATE 385 NEW JOBS

Manufacturing Maintenance Competence Position: Six Sigma Experience ...

DSM manufacturing leadership position places emphasis on Six Sigma quality experience. ...

... "With your background as e.g. mechanical engineer you have gained at substantial experience in maintenance in a production environment, preferably Six Sigma black belt and possess good leadership and coaching skills. With your background as e.g. mechanical engineer you have gained at substantial experience in maintenance in a production environment, preferably Six Sigma black belt and possess good leadership and coaching skills. " ...

Via Telegraph: Competence Manager Maintenance ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Six Sigma Job

Manufacturing engineering position will lead Lean continuous improvement, Six Sigma black belt desired ...

... "Position will have technical leadership responsibilities for development and maintaining of manufacturing processes, systems, and tools including existing products and for new product development. Individual must be self-motivated, able to communicate information to all levels of the organization and willing to take on a leadership role within manufacturing engineering. Key participant in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing efforts. " ...

Via Winona Daily News: SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER ...

Lean Kaizen: Team Drives Improvements ...

Kiesler Enterprises, a high-end custom cabinetry manufacturer, uses lean techniques to optimize performance for high growth and efficiency. ...

... "We also conducted Kaizens, short bursts of activity that result in significant improvements with the team. The Kaizen process helped redefine the relationship and interaction between sales and drafting. Both departments now combine resources and steps, said Joseph Murcko, project manager for the Arizona MEP. " ...

Via Yahoo: Custom Cabinetry Company Builds with Lean ...

The Arizona MEP is an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The national MEP is a network of manufacturing extension centers that provide business and technical assistance to smaller manufacturers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Through MEP, manufacturers have access to more than 2000 manufacturing and business coaches whose job is to help firms make changes that lead to greater productivity, increased profits, and enhanced global competitiveness.

Lean Transformation: Ohio Growth Position ...

Manufacturing companies that have survived the downturn, through tranformation to lean practices, are in position to benefit during the current economic growth. ...

... "The region's survivors have learned to use the principles of lean manufacturing, which apply to small companies as well as big producers, said Steve Gage, president of MAGNET, a business consulting firm in Cleveland. Survivors have learned to differentiate themselves from competitors and to meet tight production schedules, he said. " ...

Lean Transformation: Ohio Growth Position: Via Beacon Journal: Stealthy success

Ohio has also benefited from a tax friendly business environment ...

OMA | Manufacturers Gather To Discuss State Policy: "Since the tax reform package was passed last June, companies around the state have announced plans for expansion and relocation. According to the Ohio Department of Development plans for new pharmaceuticals and metal products manufacturers and multi-million dollar expansions in numerous other companies in the state can be directly attributed to the state's new tax policy. "

Ohio manufacturing consortium forms Magnet ...



Magnet :: Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network: "Approximately 75 manufacturers from fifteen Northeast Ohio counties, as well as representatives from the Greater Cleveland Partnership, CAMP, Team NEO, NorTech and many others, spent more than a year developing a plan of action for manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. "

Ohio Department of Development supports business investment ...

Ohio Department of Development: STATE RECEIVES 60 APPLICATIONS FOR JOB READY SITES PROGRAM: "The JRS Program is a competitively funded program and was part of the $2 billion public works and economic development bond package initiative that was supported by Ohio voters last fall. The program will provide $150 million in grants to eligible and qualified applicants across the state, which are interested in developing job ready sites. There are five large-scale, high-impact project site categories that are eligible for funding under the program.



These categories include: mega manufacturing operations; technical center/research laboratories; manufacturing facilities; existing industrial buildings; and smart office complexes. Within three years after receiving a grant award, approved projects must receive certification from a third-party firm to verify the site has the necessary attributes to accommodate largescale end use development; the property will then be added to a statewide inventory of available sites. "

Lean Manufacturing Technician ...

Watlow Controls seeks electronic technicians with lean manufacturing experience ...

... "PURPOSE OF JOB - Directly involved in customer applications and engineering support. Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing defects, customer returned product, and engineering development. The individual must be a key participant in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing efforts. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Technician: vIA winonadailynews: Top Jobs: Technicians & Engineers

Lean Manufacturing: Printer Manufacturer Achieves Success ...

Z Corporation achieves industry recognition for its lean manufacturing implementation. ...

... "Dubbed the Nobel Prize of Manufacturing by BusinessWeek, the Shingo Prize is recognized as one of the premier manufacturing awards and recognition programs in North America for the practice of lean manufacturing, a process that eliminates waste wherever possible. Z Corp. is one of four 2006 Northeast Shingo Prize recipients. Z Corp. employs lean manufacturing tools and techniques such as single-piece flow, customer-driven production, standardized work, kanban systems, and a quality at the source approach to drive improvement efforts. Since 2003, Z Corp.'s lean manufacturing processes have enabled the company to increase factory output by 300 percent, employee productivity by more than 45 percent, and inventory turns by more than 50 percent while maintaining an on-time delivery rate of more than 95 percent.

Z Corp. practices lean manufacturing on multiple levels – first, through our internal achievements and second, by enabling our customers to streamline their own manufacturing cycles, said Mike Vogel, director of operations, Z Corporation. Our lean manufacturing commitment is an integral part of our commitment to helping companies bring better products more quickly to market. Bruce Hamilton, president of GBMP and administrator of the Northeast Shingo Prize, called Z Corp. a model for continuous improvement and world-class results. We congratulate the employees of Z Corp. for making the company a strong, world-class manufacturer in Massachusetts and on a job well done. " ...

Lean Manufacturing: Printer Manufacturer Achieves Success: Via Z Corp: Z Corporation Recognized for Exemplary Lean Manufacturing Achievements ...

Lean Manufacturing Machine Tool Inspection Process ...

System enables machine tool inspection, contributing to lean manufacturing process. ...

... "Metrolosys allows manufacturers to use any probe-ready CNC milling machine in the same way they would utilize a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). This powerful CAD-based programming and reporting system for machined parts supports ISO 17025, ASME B5.54, and NIST traceability standards. Metrolosys provides independent volumetric error mapping, advanced high-speed probing methods, and automatically generates Inspection G-code. Metrolosys 9.5 ushered in a new era for Lean Manufacturing by reducing machine-tool downtime up to 75%. A user can program a CNC machine using a touch probe to measure a part, and can drastically reduce the process to less than 10 keystrokes when creating the part inspection G-code probing program. Metrolosys enables the machine tool to perform the inspection without tearing down the job for first article inspection or any other inspection requirement. After machining a part, it is already setup for in-place inspection, thus introducing a major contribution to the Lean Manufacturing process. CMM-type alignments of the machine tool to the machined part and its corresponding 3D CAD model are easily accomplished using Metrolosys. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Machine Tool Inspection Process: Via Creative Products Company: Metrolosys Inspection Software Under New Management of Creative Products Company: Aims-enabled Inspection Software Converts Machine Tools into Coordinate Measuring Machines ...

Lean Techniques Applied to Healthcare Services ...

... "Introducing digital x-ray facilities, robotic pharmacists or applying lean manufacturing techniques to pathology services all save money and provide a more efficient service to patients. " ...

Lean Techniques Applied to Healthcare Services: Via Medical News: NHS Confederation Responds To Job Losses In The NHS, UK

Kaizen Worker Lean Manufacturing System ...

Workers adopt kaizen principles and leverage in the lean manufacturing system. ...

... "San Pedro helped eliminate that tough weld by bringing in a robot to do the job. His focus on safety is part of the Toyota Production System at the Fremont plant. The so-called lean manufacturing system uses Japanese terms and culture to emphasize worker protection and efficiency in building cars.
San Pedro calls himself a kaizen worker ... " ...

Kaizen Worker Lean Manufacturing System: Via Alameda Times-Star: NUMMI always a step ahead when it comes to workers' health ...

Lean Manufacturing Specialist Job: New to Workforce ...

Charlie Mathews, Herald Times, explores the lean manufacturing efforts of Federal-Mogul Powertrain Systems, where jobs such as the lean manufacturing specialists are new to the workforce. ...

... "Michele Eichhorst is a lean manufacturing specialist, a job that didn't exist when she joined the workforce in 1981. She is helping to develop cells where multiple operations and inspections will be linked. The goal is to have cross-trained employees serve in any of the necessary tasks. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Specialist Job: New to Workforce: Via Manitowoc Herald Times: Ring maker's future looking rosy: Federal-Mogul plant celebrates 25 years of making piston rings in Manitowoc ...

SixSigma Master Black Belt Position Available: Quality Improvement Career ...

Position is available for a master black belt in Six Sigma ...

... "MASTER BLACK BELT: Lead the Six Sigma Program. Develop and conduct training plans; serve as the Six Sigma technical expert; maintain Six Sigma tool application and methodology integrity; benchmark Six Sigma best practices; ensure that projects are adequately scoped, assigned, and implemented; allocate GB and BB resources. LEAN EXPERT: Lead cross-functional teams to implement Lean solutions; contribute to the identification and prioritization of Lean opportunities; lead the analysis of root cause solutions; support the implementation of Lean metrics across sites; support the identification and documentation of best practices; support the development of training for value stream mapping and Lean Sigma tools. " ...

SixSigma Master Black Belt Position Available: Quality Improvement Career: Steelscape: Via The Daily News Online

Lean Manufacturing: Ford Continues Transformation ...

Ford made early progress on lean manufacturing, emulating Toyota's quality success, however market shifts continue. Isaac Cheifetz explores the challenges of the automotive industry to adapt to market forces and balance short-term profitability with long-term organizational design, as Ford announces its restructuring transformation. ...

... "Among U.S. auto companies, Ford has done the best job of changing to meet the future, embracing lean manufacturing techniques in the 1990s and producing the first hybrid SUV (the Escape). Yet it still finds itself cutting manufacturing capacity to reflect shrinking market share. " ...

Lean Manufacturing: Ford Continues Transformation: Via Minneapolis-St.Paul Star-Tribune: Focus on short term hurt U.S. carmakers ...

Lean Manufacturing Job Classifications ...

Minimize number of job classifications to create lean manufacturing workforce ...

... "As part of the push toward Japanese-style lean manufacturing, Chrysler is laying off some skilled trade workers such as electricians and tool and die makers. It's also reducing the number of job classifications at many of it plants. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Job Classifications: Via The Detroit News: Chrysler cuts trade workers ...

Lean Manufacturing An overview of what it should include: "Technical and management support to resolve problems, Removal of indirect workers, broadening narrow job classifications and cross training, Keeping the responsibility with the originator, not the technical support functions ... "

Superfactory - best practices enabling lean manufacturing excellence: "When the machine stops often the worker just stands there waiting for maintenance. I have visited 250 plants in Japan and never recall seeing someone standing and just waiting. I have been to numerous American plants and always see the reverse. Some union plants have hundreds of job classifications protecting worker�s salaries but limiting flexibility to move people to where they are needed when they are needed.) "

Via IMPACT: Program Profile: Lean Manufacturing Transformation: "After LARA's work on the Presidential Commission on Aerospace, the US Department of Labor approached the program with a research grant to examine operations at Boeing/IAM St. Louis, where both union and employer agreed to compress approximately 47 job classifications and numerous sub-classifications into eight integrated categories. "

Kaizen Operations Manager Position Available ...

Operations management position requires kaizen experience ...

... "This is a role of tremendous scope and potential, reporting to the General Manager and leading a dedicated, multi-disciplined operations team covering manufacturing, logistics, planning and kaizen. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic operations plan whilst introducing structural and cultural change in order to capitalise on rapidly evolving market opportunities. This will involve changing outmoded ways of thinking, encouraging open communication and initiative and leading a 500 strong workforce in the pursuit of greater profitability and performance. Key tasks will include establishing a zero PPM culture within the organisation and using TPS to drive standardised working practices. " ...

Kaizen Operations Manager Position Available: Via jobs.telegraph.co.uk: UK job vacancies, online job search ...

Six Sigma Process Redesign: Media Opportunity Agility

NBC leverages Six Sigma expertise to bring agility to its business processes in order to take advantage of new business opportunities. Ben Grossman explores the TV industry and how they are evolving their markets to drive growth, through new electronic channels of distribution. ...

... "The company has also hired an engineer trained in Six-Sigma, a quality-measurement and improvement program, whose job it is to redesign processes within the organization to deal with new-media opportunities. " ...

Six Sigma Process Redesign: Media Opportunity Agility: Via Broadcasting & Cable: The Business of Television: The New Deal: How TV executives will find digital dollars in the coming year ...

Lean Manufacturing: Chrysler Doing It Right ...

Lean manufacturing implementation at Chrysler Group positions it for success as its sister division must make hard choices. ...

... "New DaimlerChrysler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche defended job cuts at the company's Mercedes division, saying in an interview made available Saturday that the division could learn something about lean manufacturing from Chrysler Group. " ...

Lean Manufacturing: Chrysler Doing It Right: Via The Charlotte Observer: Zetsche defends cuts, says Mercedes could learn from Chrysler

Additional resources on Chrysler lean manufacturing progress:

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizan, Kanban, Just In Time Articles: "Chrysler Group is moving up the rankings quickly, helped by a 9.5% improvement in engine productivity. Since 2001, the company has gained 19% in productivity across assembly, stamping and powertrain measures."

The Daimler-Chrysler Collision - Another merger in search of that elusive synergy By James Surowiecki: "And there is the hope that Chrysler's lean manufacturing style will help Daimler shake up a company that is still heavy with layers of middle management. Chrysler makes four times as many cars as Daimler with fewer than half the workers ... "

The Tale of a New Manufacturing Economy: "This adverse downturn was significant in another way. After years of denial, it drove many manufacturers, such as the US automotive industry, to become more productive by embracing the Toyota Production System (aka, lean manufacturing). After implementing lean, Chrysler raised its total productivity by over 7% last year ... "

Kaizen: Lean Staffing Techniques

In a competitive market, kaizen and lean staffing techniques can be a competitive edge. Marla Dickerson explores the techniques of cola maker Ajegroup who know how to compete in the marketplace. ...

... "Lean staffing is another cost-cutting tool. Spokesman Paredes said the company's modern equipment, coupled with so-called kaizen, or continuous improvement, techniques, have helped it reduce the number of workers on each of the Huejotzingo plant's seven production lines to eight, which he says is fewer than half that of a typical bottling facility. " ...

Kaizen: Lean Staffing Techniques: In Mexico, Taking Fizz Out of the Cola Giants - Via Los Angeles Times

Additional resources on lean staffing techniques:

Kaizen Rapid Process | Lean Thinking | Lean and the Environment | Via EPA: "Kaizen, or rapid improvement processes, often is considered to be the building block of all lean production methods. Kaizen focuses on eliminating waste, improving productivity, and achieving sustained continual improvement in targeted activities and processes of an organization. Lean production is founded on the idea of kaizen or continual improvement. This philosophy implies that small, incremental changes routinely applied and sustained over a long period result in significant improvements. "

Feature Article - Building Better Powertrains Through Lean Approaches at Toyota: "The addition of three machinists known as the 'kaizen team' swells the ranks to a grand total of 17. And this kind of lean staffing exists throughout TMMWV. Toyota can operate in this mode because of a single-minded pursuit of the lean practices of the Toyota Production System (TPS). "

Via OnDemandJournal: "There is no greater roadblock to continuous improvement than a person who is fighting to keep a job that's not needed, especially if he's in a management role. Since small businesses already have lean staffing, that's less likely to be a problem. "

Kaikaku: DoNotPlan DoIt ...

Kaikaku: Don't Plan, Just Do It ! ...

... "Kaikaku is about going for it, about not doing planning, about a preference for doing it now and reasonably rather than later (but perhaps never) even though it may be done better, about learning by doing, by trial and error. It is also about involvement on the shop floor by shop floor people. It is about real empowerment to just do it without asking for permission to make every little change. " ...

Kaikaku: DoNotPlan DoIt: Via Nestadt Consulting: Lean Business Specialists: Stormflow - A Kaikaku Kit ...



Kaikaku: "Kaikaku is radical improvement of any activity, in particular to remove waste (or muda). Thus, when approaching a problem situation, it might require radical improvement to start with (kaikaku), then be continuously improved (kaizen). "

Kaikaku: Kaikaku Twin Sister of Kaizen - Two Powerful Ways for World Class Competitiveness: "Kaikaku shakes us up and Kaizen allows us to put it back into order. It the combination of both these concepts that gives us personally satisfied lives and to have our companies more internationally competitive. "

Lean Manufacturing Training from the Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies: "on-the-job training and consultation specifically designed to prepare a core group of 20 employees with the knowledge and implementation and facilitation skills they will need to setup and work with production employees to implement KAIKAKU and KAIZEN events. KAIKAKU is Japanese that is roughly translated to mean Explosive Change. KAIZEN is Japanese meaning continuous improvement."

GM Job: Kaizen Experience ...

GM Job: Kaizen Experience: Via jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "This will have involved leading a high-performance batch manufacturing business, in a 6 Sigma/Kaizen/Lean environment where best practice is the norm. Strongly service orientated and commercially astute, you will also have a highly visible and energetic management style. " ...

COO Brings Lean Six Sigma to the Job: France ...

COO Brings Lean Six Sigma to the Job: France: Via XL Generation: XL Generation Emerges Among the Leaders of the Playground Market, XL Turf Playground HIC 3 Selected by Decathlon Campus in France

... "Prior to joining XL Generation AG, Mr. Giguere was Vice-President, Navigation and Surgical Instruments Business Unit, of Orthosoft. From 2000 to 2003, he was General Manager of the supply chain and responsible for the strategic planning at Bell Canada. Mr. Giguere also worked during 14 years at Bombardier Aeronautics where he led several teams in the development and the implementation of strategic plans and lean manufacturing solutions, using Six Sigma and Kaizen approaches to enable improvements within the operations. He also coordinated the development phases of a new business jet with more than 20 worldwide partners. " ...

Design Engineer Job: Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology ...

Design Engineer Job: Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology: Via Renewable Energy Access: Lead Design Engineer, Location: Austin, Texas ...

... "Communicate, accelerate, and institutionalize process excellence and standardization at all levels; preferably with the use of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology; Identify and leverage best practices across functions and departments; Work with quality and operations teams to develop and utilize Six Sigma tools and methods; " ...

Value Chain Blueprint: BSC Alternative ...

Value Chain Blueprint: BSC Alternative: Overview on business process integration

... "a new approach to performance management, value chain blueprint (it does a better job in assessing intangible assets than balanced scorecard) " ...

Lean Manufacturing Training Position

Position available to provide lean manufacturing training. ...

Via JobServe: Lean Manufacturing Training Position ...

... "Our client is a standard setting Lean and Six Sigma industrial and business training consultancy with a passionate commitment to working at the cutting edge of organisational development. Due to rapid expansion our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to direct and manage the lecturing and product development team in the delivery and development of wide ranging, high level, training of in-company and public courses. " ...

Lean Manufacturing: Delphi Methods

Delphi embraces Japanese methods of lean manufacturing to stay competitive. Louis Aguilar explores the job stress and uncertainty associated with the Delphi Corporation bankruptcy.

Lean Manufacturing: Delphi Methods: Via Detroit News: Delphi rattles salaried ranks ...

... "Delphi engineers say their insecurity and stress began to escalate about five years ago with the rise of constant training sessions in Japanese management practices such as lean manufacturing. The new methods require more rigorous number crunching and attention to detail than previous approaches, ... " ...

Quality Manager Position Available ...

Certified quality manager position available ...

Via MRINetwork - Yahoo HotJobs: Quality Manager, Lafayette, IN, Automotive, Six Sigma, LEAN Mfg. $80k - $90k ...

... "We are looking for a Six Sigma certified CQM that is looking for find the opportunity of a lifetime. We are solid, our product rocks and we need more from our Quality. " ...

HEI Position Supports Six Sigma Initiatives ...

Quality engineering job requires support of Six Sigma initiatives at HEI. ...

HEI Position Supports Six Sigma Initiatives: Via Winona Daily News: QUALITY ENGINEER ...

... "HEI, Inc. is looking for a dynamic leader to join its Victoria management team. This challenging role will drive the transition of our quality systems to meet the requirements of ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulations for medical devices. In addition, this individual will support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives by overseeing FMEA, control plan and process validation activities for process improvements. This individual will lead continuous quality improvement efforts and manage the corrective action system. " ...

New Six Sigma Team: Job Opening

New Six Sigma Team: Job Opening: Via Here Is The City Careers: Six Sigma Coverage Officer ...

... "a leading international investment bank is looking to establish a small Six Sigma team in London to compliment their Six Sigma practice in New York. This practice is the firm's approach to enabling profitable growth through productivity improvements. It has been developed in response to the challenge of integrating knowledge worker productivity, client satisfaction and client profitability. " ...

Six Sigma Engineering TabletPC

Six Sigma Engineering TabletPC: Xplore’s Rugged Tablet PC’s Selected for Streamlined Service: The iX104C2D™ Tablet PC’s deployed by Shell’s engineering functions in the UK ...

... "One of the priorities for Shell’s Six Sigma project was to upgrade the engineering department from paper-based job scheduling and order entry systems to an electronic solution. Xplore’s iX104C2D Tablet PC systems were selected by Shell and recommended by EACS Ltd. with their development partner FluentIT Ltd. based on the overall ruggedness and functionality. The major hardware requirements for Shell’s application were robustness, large display size to view forms and drawings, true mobility and high-speed performance. Shell’s engineers are equipped with Xplore’s iX104C2D tablets with 512MB RAM, integrated GPRS, active X-dock vehicle dock and external USB keyboard. The tablets are sealed and protected, have ATEX and UL1604 certification for use in hazardous environments and provide over 30 unique rugged characteristics that counteract and minimize damage in harsh environments. Shell GAS provides gas delivery service as well as maintenance and installation service of gas vessels at customer sites. Xplore tablets are primarily used for engineering functions to maintain the vessels at the customer’s location, install new LPG vessels into new customer properties, and remove them when they are no longer needed. Engineers can complete orders onsite at the customer location and send finalized work order forms back to the office real-time. The original paper-based method, when documents were sent by fax or mail was slow; and the forms did not always include all the vital details. Utilizing the conditional format of the electronic forms, Shell GAS receives all the required data. Due to the streamlined process, the company achieves a higher level of customer satisfaction. " ...

Xplore Technologies Corp, founded in 1996, is an innovative leader in the rugged Tablet PC industry. Xplore, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX: XPL, has offices in Austin Texas and Helsinki Finland. Its rugged iX104™ family of hardware solutions incorporate leading-edge technology, and are designed based on years of customer design input. Xplore’s diverse customer base comes from the public safety, retail and wholesale warehousing, utility, military, field service and transportation industries.

Lean Manufacturing Visual-Marking Requirements

Lean Manufacturing Visual-Marking Requirements: Via Daily News: AliMed adds DuraStripe to its workplace safety line ...

Lean Manufacturing techniques can be as simple as marking visual lines on the factory floor to accelerate the flow of materials, using products such as Durastripe. Visual markings are a direct contributor to an corporate 5S program ...

... "DuraStripe, DuraShapes and DuraSigns are all marking products designed to promote on-the-job safety through visual communication. DuraStripe offers a solution to any company's safety or 5S programs and enables businesses to meet their lean manufacturing marking requirements. " ...

Additional references for applications of visual-marking in the manufacturing environment and the visual 5S factory:

Lean Building Blocks: MAMTC LEAN: Manufacturing consulting company helping small to ... The intent of a visual factory is that the whole workplace is set-up with signs, labels, etc.

5S Supplies: Where would you use this floor marking tape? "A place for everything, ... of visual controls needs to be part of a much larger lean manufacturing effort. ...

5S | Lean Thinking | Lean and the Environment | EPA: 5S provides the foundation on which other lean methods, such as TPM, ... The Visual Factory: Building Participation Through Shared Information (Portland, ...

Visual 5S Case Study: Factory simulation, to introduce the team to lean manufacturing tools and the ... 5S and Visual Management. The aim was to introduce the team to a method of ...

Lean Manufacturing Opportunity ...

Lean Manufacturing Opportunity: Via EMSNow: Job Clustering - an untapped Lean Manufacturing opportunity ...

... "Lean manufacturing initiatives are focused on the elimination and/or minimization of non-added-value activities, materials and resources, which are viewed as waste. Many of the efforts focus on the material area, reducing inventory levels and minimizing the amount of in-process unfinished (or semi-finished) goods. " ...

Six Sigma Production Engineer Job

Via icNewcastle: Production Engineer

... "You will provide key expertise in analysing manufacturing performance and will define and implement manufacturing improvement. This will be delivered using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology. You will be a qualified engineer who can demonstrate excellent Project Management and Change Management skills, along with excellent communication skills. " ...

PokaYoke Error Proofing

Via Levinson Productivity Systems: Poka-Yoke (Error-proofing)

... "The idea is to prevent mistakes as opposed to relying on operator vigilence. (A work instruction that calls for operator vigilence is a sign that the job can be improved by error-proofing.) " ...

Six Sigma ProductionManager Job ...

Six Sigma ProductionManager Job: UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead a c.100 mainly unionised team who operate on a variety of shift systems Monday to Friday to meet production targets. You will be responsible for all material and production scheduling to meet customer requirements in the most cost effective manner utilising lean manufacturing/six sigma methodology. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Process Training ...

Lean Manufacturing Process Training: CITY OF LAFAYETTE TO FUND MANUFACTURING TRAINING FOR DOWNTOWN AREA RESIDENTS

... "I learned a lot every day, Smith said of the training, which covers safety, math, quality, team skills, print reading, lean manufacturing and manufacturing processes. Getting experience was the best thing about the program. I went into it with the idea that I wasn't going to quit. That was the main thing. And they did a great job of making it interesting and keeping my attention. " ...

Engineering Job: Lean Manufacturing Experience ...

Engineering Job: Lean Manufacturing Experience: Engineering Manager: UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "integrating the engineering function into the site and cultivating an on-going continuous improvement philosophy, with particular emphasis on cost out and lean process. Ideally of graduate calibre with a minimum of 10 years engineering management, including 5 years man management experience gained within a fast paced FMCG environment. Fully conversant with all aspects of a high risk manufacturing food plant, including an excellent and demonstrable knowledge of delivering lean manufacturing tools and techniques. " ...

Kaizen System Job Competition

Kaizen System Job Competition: London Free Press: News Section - 50,000 set to vie for 1,300 jobs

... "The company also uses the Japanese kaizen system, in which workers are organized in teams, complete with company uniforms. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Job: ProductionSupervisor

icWales - Hot Jobs - Production Shift Supervisor

... "You will have working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as TPM, 5s and Six Sigma. You will have an excellent understanding and proven experience of ISO standards and a sound technical appreciation of manufacturing processes. " ...

Six Sigma DMAIC Training

Six Sigma DMAIC Training: Online Six Sigma Green Belt Industrial

... "The Industrial Green Belt candidate is trained to use the powerful Six Sigma process for realizing breakthrough Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, or simply DMAIC. Through this systematic and scientific method of problem solving, the Industrial Green Belt candidate discovers how to best apply the supporting tools of Six Sigma; thereby, paving the way for short-cycle, high-yield improvements. This means that successful Industrial Green Belt candidates will be able to increase their job-related or product-related output quality and quantity in less time and at a lower total cost, thereby creating additional value. the program presents the foundational principles and core values that underpin the installation of Six Sigma, as well as the driving knowledge for identifying, selecting, initializing, executing, reporting, and validating an Industrial Six Sigma Green Belt project. " ...

Six Sigma Job: Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager Job: Six Sigma Experience: UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "Knowledge of sponsoring Lean Events ideally six sigma would be advantageous. You should be genuinely ambitious as this role offers a genuine career opportunity for someone who has a Right First Time mentality. " ...

Six Sigma Experience Key to VP Manufacturing Job ...

Six Sigma Experience Key to VP Manufacturing Job: Goodyear Names Werner Vice President of Manufacturing, North American Tire ...

... "Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Christopher T. (Chris) Werner Vice President of Manufacturing for its North American Tire (NAT) business unit. ... He went on to hold several management positions at GE, culminating with his role as Operations Manager at its Circleville, Ohio, plant. Werner is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and total quality management. " ...

Lean Six Sigma Improvement: Secure Grants ...

Lean Six Sigma Improvement: Secure Grants: Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Manufacturing Businesses, Business Solutions: Florida MEP Helps Small Tampa Manufacturer Secure Grants Contributing to Business and Job Growth ...

... "This collaborative effort has already produced positive results, including a 28 percent increase in sales growth in the past year. As a result of AEC's ISO Certification the company also anticipates the need for additional floor space and employees to handle the increased growth of the company. AEC and the Florida MEP already have new projects lined up aimed at continuous improvement at the company, including Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training. Six-Sigma is a data driven project aimed at eliminating product defects that has improved AEC's production yields utilizing SPC's to reduce process variation. Lean Manufacturing is a technique that utilizes simple but effective methods to identify and reduce waste, and inventories, clear shop floors and streamline production processes all with a goal of decreasing costs and increasing productivity. " ...

The Florida MEP is an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The national MEP is a network of manufacturing extension centers that provide business and technical assistance to smaller manufacturers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Through MEP, manufacturers have access to more than 2000 manufacturing and business “coaches” whose job is to help firms make changes that lead to greater productivity, increased profits, and enhanced global competitiveness. For more information on the Florida MEP program call 321-939-4000.

Six Sigma Job: Operational Excellence Manager ...

UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "Creating OpEx Strategy for assigned business units, Mentoring and Coaching of OpEx Candidates, Teaching of OpEx methods and tools in order to drive improvements in addition to the Tracking and identification of key business metrics and projects. The successful candidate should be educated to degree level with Six Sigma Black Belt Certification plus 3-4 years experience working at a Senior level with a blue-chip organisation, ideally in the medical device industry. " ...

Six Sigma Job: Quality Engineer

winonadailynews.com: Top Jobs: PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER

... "A Bachelor's degree in math, physics, engineering (electronics & software emphasis highly desired) or equivalent, plus a minimum of three years experience in a quality engineering or change agent function. Candidates must have analytical aptitude, project management skills and the ability to interface with customers, suppliers and safety agencies. Proficiency using standard office software tools and ability to learn TRW & customer systems is necessary. Must be an ASQ certified quality engineer or be willing to study for ASQ certification. Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification is desirable. " ...

Manufacturing Engineer Job: Kaizen Experience

WOAI: San Antonio News - Job of the Day: Manufacturing Engineer

... "BS in a technical discipline; preference for a BSME or BSMET. A minimum of 3 years of similar experience in a metal fabrication manufacturing environment; Automotive experience is preferred. Experience with cycle times, line balancing, routings, plant layout, FMEA's, Kaizen. Must be capable of adapting to a participative work environment. " ...

Lean Six Sigma Job: Manufacturing Improvement Engineer ...

Manufacturing Improvement Engineer: UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "You will have experience of hard systems such as six sigma, lean, Kaisan with a stronger leaning towards lean technology in cell manufacture through to continuous flow. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Champion Job

UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk: SENIOR MANUFACTURING MANAGER / LEAN CHAMPION ...

... "Working from various sites across the UK, but mainly focusing on the bulk of their sites in the South East, you will lead multi-disciplined teams and act as trouble-shooter and champion lean manufacturing & CI initiatives. Reporting directly to the Group Manufacturing Director, you will manage strategic projects and lead teams in changing their methodologies and approaches, then coach and mentor to apply these newly developed principles. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Techniques: Produce Positive Results ...

Plunge into Lean Manufacturing Helps Pelican Wire Increase Sales, Add Staff: Incorporating Lean Techniques Results in Six Figure Savings and Sales for Naples Company ...

... "To help identify areas to make changes and provide the necessary training to produce positive results, Pelican Wire called on the Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Florida MEP) to help implement Lean Manufacturing techniques. Lean Manufacturing is an implementation technique that utilizes simple but effective methods to identify and reduce waste, and inventories, clear shop floors and streamline production processes all with a goal of decreasing costs and increasing productivity. Working with staff and management, David Ferguson and Jerry Nelligan, project managers for the Florida MEP, started with a Value Stream Map which literally mapped the flow of work through beginning to end of production line of a product for one of Pelican's main customers. " ...

The Florida MEP is an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The national MEP is a network of manufacturing extension centers that provide business and technical assistance to smaller manufacturers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Through MEP, manufacturers have access to more than 2000 manufacturing and business “coaches” whose job is to help firms make changes that lead to greater productivity, increased profits, and enhanced global competitiveness. For more information on the Florida MEP program call 321-939-4000.

Kaizen Experience Job: Production Supervisor

QCTimes.Com: Top Jobs: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

... "experience in the implementation and utilization of lean manufacturing initiatives (Kanban, Kaizen, JIT, Etc.); excellent computer skills- including MS Office Professional (Outlook, Excel, Word) and AS400. " ...

Lean Thinking in Healthcare ...

Toyota Lean Thinking Combined with IHI Reducing Waits and Delays used to re-engineer primary care ...

... "Toyota Lean Thinking Combined with IHI Reducing Waits and Delays used to re-engineer primary care ...

ML Allen, MD, Chief Primary Care, N FL/S Georgia Veterans Health System; L Boyer, ARNP, Administrative Officer, N FL/S Georgia Veterans Health System; M Wilkes, MSN, Clinical PI Specialist, N FL/S Georgia Veterans Health System:

Objectives: To achieve radically increased capacity, remove waste, and reduce clinic waits and delays by 20-30% in Primary Care, Outpatient Pharmacy and Lab, these areas needed 'blown-up'. Toyota Production System of Lean Thinking and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI) model for Open Access did the job." ...

Six Sigma Position: Process Improvement Black Belt Job ...

Six Sigma Process Improvement Black Belt Position ...

... Responsibilities as a Coach (Master Black Belt) leading improvement efforts include serving as a Project Leader for process improvement projects; coaching other Project Leaders and their teams through their projects, as well as mentoring them in the development of their analytical problem-solving skills; enhancing existing process improvement training material, as well as developing new material; teaching Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies in courses offered through the Leadership Academy, including the use of specialized software tools, such as Minitab and Visio; interacting with Process Owners and Agency employees across core and enabling processes, ensuring improvements are meaningful and sustained; integrating external perspectives and best practices from private and public sectors into the Agency's process improvement efforts; and serving as data collection and metrics experts, infusing process- and variation-based thinking into the Agency. ...

The Central Intelligence Agency was created in 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. The National Security Act charged the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) with coordinating the nation’s intelligence activities and correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence which affects national security.

Six Sigma Methodology ...

Nomination Edit Form

... "Using the Six-Sigma methodology, the CBU identified and implemented a series of step-off-pad (SOP) waste management practices that resulted in substantial reductions in both SOP and job control waste (JCW) generation. One significant revision to waste management practices that surfaced as a result of this analysis was the utilization of Sealands (i.e. multi-modal) shipping containers in lieu of the traditional 45 and 90 ft3 (i.e., B-12 and B-25) waste packaging containers. Sealands meet the requirements of a D.O.T. Strong Tight container having equivalent containment integrity when compared to the more expensive B-12 and B-25. This simple yet innovative approach reduced waste handling time, waste characterization and manifesting paperwork, container costs, and the amount of space otherwise required at the disposal site all contributing to significantly improved and cost-effective waste management practices." ...

Six Sigma Business Analysis Tool

Document SR-2002-8

... "The Savannah River High Level Waste (HLW) Division?s Corrosion Control Program (CPP) relies on laboratory analysis of the tank contents in order to adjust the tank chemistry of about 36 million gallons of highly radioactive and caustic liquid waste to ensure tank structural integrity. The HLW Corrosion Control Sample Reduction Team applied the Six Sigma business analysis tool to reduce by 77% the number of high level waste samples pulled. This resulted in a cost avoidance of over $7 million over the next five years (FY02 to FY07) and an annual waste disposal savings of over 20 cubic meters of job control waste related to tank sampling. The Team application of the Six Sigma rigorous and statistically-based analysis process, coupled with data verification by outside organizations, exemplify using life cycle assessment and environmental cost accounting to reduce waste, labor cost, environmental risks, and operating life cycle cost. " ...

Six Sigma Process Improvement Project PIP ...

Document SR-2004-4

... "The Savannah River Site (SRS), H-Area Completion Project completed a Six-Sigma Process Improvement Project (PIP) that resulted in a 47 percent reduction in the number of analytical methods, a 1,400 cubic feet per year reduction in low level waste, and a 48 percent reduction in laboratory job-hours from those forecasted for work scope including the new highly enriched uranium and low enriched uranium (HEU/LEU) program. The hard dollar savings to the SRS are $1.6M per year and the productivity savings are $0.5M per year. The total savings through FY06 are about $6.2 million and a conservative estimate of waste volume avoidance of about 4,200 cubic feet. This PIP is an excellent demonstration of evaluating and understanding the requirements placed on a process and challenging them to ensure that they add value to the output, and can achieve significant results. " ...

Implement Lean Manufacturing Techniques In Small and Medium Size Manufacturers

Implement Lean Manufacturing Techniques: YESCO Signs on With Arizona MEP for Quality Improvement

YESCO receives lean manufacturing consulting help and technical assistance from Arizona MEP to support its transformation ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... on time. The Arizona MEP helps small and medium sized manufacturers implement Lean Manufacturing (Lean) techniques. Lean utilizes ...

... Known for its larger-than-life neon signs like "Vegas Vic" a 75 foot tall neon cowboy who stands over the Las Vegas strip, the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) is a national leader in the sign making industry. And with the help of the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Arizona MEP), YESCO's Chandler division is lighting the way for internal improvement and quality upgrades. The Arizona MEP helps small and medium sized manufacturers implement Lean Manufacturing (Lean) techniques. Lean utilizes simple but effective methods to identify wasteful processes, reduce inventories, clear shop floors and streamline production methods, all with a goal of decreasing costs and increasing productivity. ...

The Arizona MEP is an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The national MEP is a network of manufacturing extension centers that provide business and technical assistance to smaller manufacturers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Through MEP, manufacturers have access to more than 2000 manufacturing and business "coaches" whose job is to help firms make changes that lead to greater productivity, increased profits, and enhanced global competitiveness.

Congressman King Manufacturing Excellence ...

Congressman Steve King - Iowa 5th Congressional District - Newsroom

... " The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has named Iowa Congressman Steve King for its Manufacturing Excellence award. Speaking in Sioux City to a group of local manufacturers and NAM officials, King pledged his commitment to helping business owners by beating back the heavy hand of regulatory agencies. American workers and businesses are among the most productive and innovative in the world. It's our job as lawmakers to find ways that make doing business in the U.S. more attractive, to keep innovation and technology here and feed long-term growth, said King. We need manufacturers to help improve the American economy, innovation in business and create jobs for Americans. I often think the best thing government can do for business is get out of their way. " ...

Balanced Scorecard Innovation in the Government Sector ...

Report on Balanced Scorecard Conference ...

... "The Organization for the Balanced Scorecard. Debrah Whitaker and Mario Bognanno of Renaissance actually did a better job than Norton of describing how the Balanced Scorecard can be applied to the public sector. Strategy is always a hypothesis, a dynamic process. Agencies develop wonderful plans - the problem is in the implementation. Often great strategic plans gather dust. The Balanced Scorecard can be adapted to the government sector, but with some differences. In government in the past, budget has been the driver for strategy. The Scorecard must be adapted to reflect the unique role and mission of an agency. Latest innovation in the Scorecard introduces the stakeholder perspective, reflecting integration of the customer and budgetary perspectives." ...

Corporate Balancecd Scorecard ...

WJHTC Intercom - February/March 2003

From Building a Strategy-Focused Organization: Cascading the Technical Center Strategy Using the Balanced Scorecard, Mary Lou Dordan writes ...

... "In an effort to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy of the William J. Hughes Technical Center throughout the organization, the Strategic Leadership Team has created a Corporate Balanced Scorecard. The Corporate Scorecard translates the Technical Center's high-level strategy into 25 operational objectives with assigned measures and targets. The next critical step in ensuring the strategy is aligned throughout the organization and becomes a part of everyone's job, is the cascading of the Corporate Scorecard down to the five offices" ...

Industrial production Manager Job ...

Industrial production managers

... "Industrial production managers also must monitor product standards. Inspecting samples of finished goods and recording defects enables managers to statistically analyze quality control problems. While traditional quality control programs reacted only to problems that reached a certain significant level, newer management techniques and programs, such as ISO 9000, Total Quality Management (TQM), or Six Sigma, emphasize continuous quality improvement. If the problem relates to the quality of work performed in the plant, the manager may implement better training programs or reorganize the manufacturing process, often based upon the suggestions of employee teams. If the cause is substandard materials or parts from outside suppliers, companies may work with their suppliers to improve their quality. " ...

SixSigma Waste Reduction Leaders ...

SRS P2 - About P2

... "What do a Spent Fuel Program Maintenance Mechanic, a HLWD Six Sigma Lead and an ALARA Coordinator have in common? More than you think: these three SRS employees are all 3rd Quarter Pollution Prevention Heroes! Most importantly, they want to reduce waste at SRS and are recognized as leaders in their respective areas for getting the job done. " ...

Six Sigma Training Project ...

This project will serve 250 individuals (approximately 200 incumbent and 50 unemployed) in the area of Advanced Manufacturing ...

... "This project offers one advanced manufacturing track to all trainees. The class track consists of three separate certificate series: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Business Leadership. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma each consist of 20 days of training in both the classroom and on-the-job training. Business Leadership will last 15 days and consist mostly of classroom training. The certificate for each series will be issued upon passing a four hour comprehensive exam. Once all three certificates are achieved, the participant will be eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Certification. " ...

Poka-Yoke Kaizen Philosophy ...

Impact of a poka-yoke device on job performance of individuals with cognitive impairments ...

From IEEE Trans Rehabil Eng, Erlandson RF, Noblett MJ, Phelps JA write ...

... "Job performance and production related issues are important not only to successful vocational training and ultimate job placement for individuals with cognitive disabilities, but also for their ability to have expanded vocational options. This study hypothesized that the application of Kaizen philosophy, and poka-yoke techniques in particular, could create job opportunities and improve productivity of individuals with cognitive disabilities. Poka-yoke or error-proofing techniques are part of the collection of Kaizen techniques. Kaizen refers to continuous improvement in performance, cost/effectiveness, and quality. Kaizen strives to empower the worker, increase worker satisfaction, facilitate a sense of accomplishment, and thereby create pride-of-work. These techniques typically reduce the physical and cognitive demands of a task and thereby render the task more accessible. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Engineer Position Available ...

UK job vacancies, online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk

... "Technical support for operations activities, including quality, H&S and cost reduction. Advancement of lean manufacturing concepts. Qualified to HND/Degree level in mechanical or industrial engineering discipline, you will ideally have a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role. Experience within an engineering environment including fabrication and assembly would be a distinct advantage" ...

Lean Manufacturing Job ...

LEAN MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN, Alemite, LLC ...

... "ALEMITE, a leading manufacturer of quality lubrication equipment, has the following position available in Johnson City: LEAN MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN Successful candidates will support Alemite's Lean Production System implementation activities and Continuous Improvement efforts. We require: 3+ years of team leader, supervisor, or engineering experience in manufacturing environment. At least 1 year of experience in continuous improvement plant support. Lean Manufacturing training / experience. Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Industrial degree a plus) " ...

Ford Lean Manufacturing Career Moves ...

St. Paul Pioneer Press | PUBLIC COMPANY NEWS

... "Ford plant, home of the Ford Ranger pickup, has a new manager. Jerome Hamilton, the St. Paul Ford plant's former head of lean manufacturing, replaces Mona Rinehart as plant manager. Rinehart started a new job earlier this month as plant manager of two Ford assembly plants in Ohio. Ford officials called the transfer a routine personnel change." ...

Plant Manager Job with Lean Manufacturing Experience ...

Letica Corp Plant Manager Job Requires Lean Manufacturing Experience ...

From QCTimes.Com: Top Jobs: Plant Manager ...

... "Letica Corp, Manufacturing, PLANT MANAGER: Letica Corporation, a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging products, is seeking a Plant Manager to join our Muscatine facility. Must be qualified to plan, guide and direct plant operations to achieve objectives in safety, quality, on time delivery, and customer satisfaction. Requires 10 years supervisory/management experience in manufacturing with an injection molding background. Strong organization skills, problem solving, communication skills and ability to effectively lead and develop others. Demonstrated performance in Lean manufacturing and a college degree preferred. " ...

Manufacturing Manager Job with Six Sigma Experience ...

Manufacturing Manager with Six Sigma Experience ...

From QCTimes.Com: Top Jobs ...

... "Manufacturing Manager: Tyco Valves & Controls Leading Manufacturer of industrial products seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee production operations of their Northwest Illinois manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experince in overseeing and managing production in a manufacturing, machining, and assembly environment with a low to medium volume. This person should have prior experience with single-piece flow systmes, cellulerized work teams, kanbans and other continuous improvement programs. This person should have experience with mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and CNC machining systems. This key leader should have a successful history of improving production efficiencies. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred." ...

Ford Lean Manufacturing Gets Flexible ...

i-Newswire.com - Press Release And News Distribution - Ford Motor Company�s Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features Flexible Manufacturing

From i-Newswire.com - Ford Motor Company's Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features Flexible Manufacturing ...

... "Our goal is to build stability and standardization into our North American assembly and stamping plants, which is what flexible and lean manufacturing is all about.' said Matt DeMars, Ford vice president, Vehicle Operations. The Truck Plant produces the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. This particular plant employs more than 3,000 hourly employees. The addition of the flexible body plant will certainly expand the production capabilities of the plant. " ...

Toyota Production and Lean Manufacturing History: Ford is considered by many to be the first practitioner of Just In Time and Lean Manufacturing. Ford's success inspired many others to copy his methods. ...

Lean Manufacturing and Lean Enterprise: Henry Ford, in fact, systemized lean manufacturing during the early 20th century--- and the Japanese read his books thoroughly and ardently. ...

Henry Ford's Lean Vision: excerpts from the Introduction: Earlier scientific management practitioners like Taylor and Gilbreth laid the foundations of what we now call lean manufacturing; Ford systematized it on an ...

Lean Manufacturing: Ford expected these changes to reduce hood defects by 97 percent and save $283,000 a year. The Lean & Six Sigma advantage. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma have ...

Gains Outpace Losses with Lean Manufacturing ...

Job gains should outpace losses ...

From The Kentucky Post, Jon Newberry writes ...

... "Even though the movement of U.S. manufacturing jobs to cheaper labor markets such as China is continuing, Papke said, U.S. companies are realizing that they can stay here and still be competitive if they do things right -- by adopting lean manufacturing processes, automating, and investing in new technologies. " ...

BioInformatics Role in Discovery of New and Novel Drug Compounds ...

BioInformatics Role in Discovery of New Compounds: deCODE Submits IND for Novel Anti-atherosclerosis Compound DG041 ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... drug discovery and development capabilities to offer innovative products and services in DNA-based diagnostics, bioinformatics, genotyping, structural biology ...

... deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN) has submitted an investigational new drug application (IND) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for DG041, a novel, first-in-class, orally-administered small molecule for the treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). In preclinical studies, DG041 has been shown to be a selective and potent antagonist of the EP3 receptor for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), inhibiting, in a dose-dependent manner, human platelet aggregation induced in vitro by PGE2. deCODE identified EP3 as a target in PAOD through its population genetics research, which linked variations in the gene encoding EP3 to a significantly increased risk of the disease. Pending clearance by the FDA, deCODE intends to initiate a Phase I clinical trial of DG041 this spring. ...

Through its population genetics research in Iceland, deCODE identified common versions of the gene encoding EP3 (the PTGER3 gene) that confer significantly increased risk of PAOD. These variants are believed to increase susceptibility to the disease through heightened expression of EP3. Functional analysis underscores the important role of EP3 in modulating the biology of the platelet and the vessel wall. Binding of PGE2 to EP3 is known to increase platelet aggregation, and EP3 is expressed in smooth muscle cells found in atherosclerotic plaque. DG-041 is a novel, selective and potent antagonist of the EP3 receptor. In preclinical in vitro studies it has been shown to inhibit human platelet aggregation induced by PGE2, and to do so in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, ex-vivo inhibition of rat platelet aggregation can be demonstrated after oral dosing with DG041. In mice, DG041 has been shown to protect against intravascular coagulation in a model based on prostanoid-induced platelet activation. DG041 has been shown to have minimal effect on bleeding time in animal studies, nor does it inhibit the effect of other platelet agonists such as adenosine diphosphate (ADP), collagen, thrombin or epinephrine.

deCODE is a biopharmaceutical company applying its discoveries in human genetics to the development of drugs for common diseases. deCODE is a global leader in gene discovery - our population approach and resources have enabled us to isolate key genes contributing to major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer, genes that are providing us with drug targets rooted in the basic biology of disease. deCODE is also leveraging its expertise in human genetics and integrated drug discovery and development capabilities to offer innovative products and services in DNA-based diagnostics, bioinformatics, genotyping, structural biology, drug discovery and clinical development. deCODE is delivering on the promise of the new genetics.(SM)

Additional resources on bioinformatics use in discovery of novel compounds ...

FutureBioJobs: Structural Bioinformatics IT solutions unifying genomics and ... the biological activity of a pharmaceutical compound. ... the rapid identification of novel genes and ...

Genomics, Bioinformatics and Proteomics: Genomics - Guide to Genomics, Bioinformatics and Proteomics. ... is that many of the novel genome-derived ... The compound-protein complexes are then split apart using ...

Job Details: Discovery Job #: PSYO-MATIC As the Director of Bioinformatics for PsychoGenics ... your research will significantly reduce the cost per novel compound screened thus ...

Sequoia: high-throughput screening and bioinformatics into an ... than 100 compounds with novel chemical structures ... In addition to developing compound libraries, Sequoia is ...

Targeting Microbes: invaluable resource in the search for novel compounds. ... through a combination of bioinformatics, transcriptional analysis ... is changing from compound screening to ...

Job Creation and Business Leadership Through Lean Manufacturing Innovation ...

Job Creation and Business Leadership Through Lean Manufacturing Innovation: Georgia Centers of Innovation Gain Momentum in First Year

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Aerospace Innovation Center in Warner Robbins -- completed a research project focused on lean manufacturing techniques with Triad International Maintenance ...

... Georgia's Centers of Innovation program, launched by Governor Sonny Perdue to enhance long-term economic development for the state, has several research projects under way for 2005 and continues to build momentum, earn research funding and create jobs. ...

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, promoting the state as a location for film and video projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.

Additional resources where lean manufacturing drives job creation ...

Renewing the Vision, Reviving the Spirit: Welch's monumental change, in turn, drives the need ... All of this job creation goes on despite headline ... We establish lean manufacturing techniques to change the ...

A NATIONAL ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY FOR SOUTH: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... drives higher growth rates than would be the case if ... and social goals such as job creation and equity ... a move towards agile and lean manufacturing will support ...

Six Sigma Jobs: Wide Kaizen Program that drives continuous improvements ... Knowledge & Work Experience: Lean Manufacturing Teaching and ... an account in order to apply for jobs. ...

Lean Manufacturing Direction: Naples Company Finds Lean Manufacturing Profitable ...

Lean Manufacturing Direction: Naples Company Finds Lean Manufacturing Profitable

From Yahoo News (press release) ... companies in southwest Florida, but there is always room for improvement, especially when it comes to moving the company in the direction of Lean Manufacturing ...

... The Thomas Riley Artisans' Guild is one of the best-known and respected companies in southwest Florida, but there is always room for improvement, especially when it comes to moving the company in the direction of Lean Manufacturing. ...

The Florida MEP is an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The national MEP is a network of manufacturing extension centers that provide business and technical assistance to smaller manufacturers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Through MEP, manufacturers have access to more than 2000 manufacturing and business "coaches" whose job is to help firms make changes that lead to greater productivity, increased profits, and enhanced global competitiveness. For more information on the Florida MEP program call 321-939- 4000.

AFMC Lean Transformation ...

From AFMC News Service ...

... "We're working very hard at looking at all the processes we use to accomplish our tasks, and we're finding out that more often than not we create a lot of extra steps for our people to go through as they try and do their jobs. We've just had the Georgia International Lean Symposium here, and part of the whole Lean process is to see what it really takes to get the job done on time, on cost, and correctly, and see if we can get rid of those extra steps and distractions. In the process of doing that, we have an opportunity to be able to deliver our products to the warfighter cheaper and to deliver them on time. That's really the objective of this whole thing to make sure we're actually what I call the valued team member of the world's most respected air and space force.

Q. Lean is rapidly transforming the way we operate at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. How has the rest of the command embraced this concept? General Martin: We recently had the Air Force board visit that's a group of two star officers responsible for putting together the entire Air Force budgeting program. They visited five of our bases, and when they came back, they said the improvements they saw in Lean were extraordinary. The culture was changing, people were enthusiastic and they had gotten the word and seen it almost as a religious passion. That was how they described it, and that was very encouraging because that came from their talking to the work force. If you've got the work force telling you they're happy about doing something different and better and it's producing things faster, quicker and on cost, then you've really got it going right." ...

Six Sigma Job Skills ...

From Jobs@LANL : Los Alamos National Laboratory ...

... "Required Skills: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in customer oriented quality practices (including TQM, and Six Sigma), statistics, and data analysis. Knowledge of the Nuclear Weapons Complex (NWC) Technical Business Practices, DOE/AL Quality Criteria, and the Development and Production Manual (D&P) or equivalent industry-specific criteria for manufacturing engineering and quality. Ability to coordinate/manage project activities, work cross-functional teams and achieve consensus while maintaining a strong focus and commitment to project deliverables and schedule. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to obtain Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship. This position is subject to the requirements of the Personnel Security Assurance Program (PSAP)." ...

Tool Crib Management ...

From Rocky Mountain News: Technology ...

... "Through the use of software, optical scanning and bar codes, a company can inventory its tools. That inventory is stored in a database that can be accessed to show what tools are on which job site, available in the tool crib, rented out or - in some cases - just missing. " ...

Six Sigma Training ...

From US Dept of Labor ...

... "This project offers one advanced manufacturing track to all trainees. The class track consists of three separate certificate series: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Business Leadership. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma each consist of 20 days of training in both the classroom and on-the-job training. Business Leadership will last 15 days and consist mostly of classroom training. The certificate for each series will be issued upon passing a four hour comprehensive exam. Once all three certificates are achieved, the participant will be eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Specialist Certification. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Work Experience Wanted: UK job vacancies, online job search ...

From - jobs.telegraph.co.uk ...

... "We are looking for a strong character, with confidence, but not a politician. Interested candidates must have a successful track record in a lean manufacturing environment. Proficient Information Technology skills would be an asset. " ...

Kaizen Work Experience: Manufacturing Engineer | Job Detail | Lean Manufacturing

From Jobwerx Manufacturing Network ...

... "POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
. Develop and recommend short and long-range goals and objectives for Lean Manufacturing.
. Evaluate and current manufacturing systems to determine areas for improvement and recommend implementation schedule.
. Maintain current knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, prepare capital request, cost justifications to support recommendations.
. Develop mechanisms to monitor efficiencies and effectiveness of technological solutions and processes.
. Establish continuous improvement goals and execute action plans to achieve.
. Prioritize and implement schedules for assigned projects using appropriate planning methods and facilitate project implementation.
. Serve as a facilitator coach for teams during Kaizen events and follow-up to assist supervisors to sustain work improvement." ...

Healthcare Six Sigma Job: Preview

From Kennebec Journal, ME ...

... "The VP, Clinical Operations provides leadership and oversight to Martin's Point's health care centers, pharmacy, and billing office to ensure optimal operational and financial performance while maintaining high levels of patient and employee satisfaction. The VP, Clinical Operations develops and oversees the implementation of the division's strategic and operational plans with an annual budget of $39MM. In addition, this position works closely with staff and physician leadership to develop processes and programs that support a patient-centered, team-based environment with a focus on quality and continuous process improvement. REQUIREMENTS: BS in Health Care Administration, Finance, or Business; Master's degree strongly preferred. 10+ years progressive management experience, preferably in a multi-practice healthcare setting with business office oversight. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor staff in a performance based environment. Familiarity with JCAHO accreditation requirements and HIPAA compliance. Knowledge of process improvement tools (e.g. Six Sigma, 7-Step, Voice of the Customer, Process Mapping)." ...

Six Sigma Skills Training: Granholm Announces Assistance to Retain More Than 14,000 Employees at 76 Manufacturing Companies

From MEDC - News ...

... "Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced $1.9 million in Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) grants that will help retain over 14,000 workers at 76 Michigan companies. The grants, provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), will enable workers to receive specialized training through 11 Michigan colleges, universities and community foundations. The funding is part of the MEDC's new Manufacturing Competitiveness initiative which is designed to help enhance the skills of Michigan's manufacturing workforce and encourage collaboration between regional employers. The program aims to streamline the training process by serving several companies through a single grant to make the best use of state funding. 'Michigan's highly qualified workforce is one of the most attractive assets we have to offer businesses that want to invest here,' Granholm said. 'Keeping our workers trained in the latest high-tech manufacturing methods is essential to retaining these core jobs and building a strong economic future.' The types of training offered include lean manufacturing, process improvement, quality management subsystems, the Six Sigma measure of quality and other manufacturing-related skills and processes including certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)."

Six Sigma Jobs: Job vacancies

From online job search - jobs.telegraph.co.uk ...

... "We're looking for a number of certified Six Sigma black belts with three to five years' process design and improvement experience and a track record of working in a variety of process environments. You will bring proven project experience - both of managing and contributing to this work through the complete DMAIC & DMADV cycles. On a personal level, you'll need the confidence and drive to achieve great results and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment. The credibility to train, coach and influence at all levels of our organisation will be essential, and a practical knowledge of lean principles and methodologies will be beneficial. " ...

Six Sigma Experience: UK job vacancies, online job search ...

Six Sigma experience is key to success in a manufacturing career ...

From jobs.telegraph.co.uk ...

... "With 10 years in-depth knowledge of Manufacturing Operations and 5-10 years experience in Manufacturing Management, you will have experience of world class manufacturing techniques such as six-sigma, lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, etc." ...

Six Sigma CMMI: Northrop Grumman Achieves Twelfth CMMI(r) Level 5 Rating ...

Six Sigma CMMI: Northrop Grumman Achieves Twelfth CMMI(r) Level 5 Rating

From Northrop Grumman, ... All levels of the organization are involved and focused on continuous improvement. ESL has done an excellent job integrating their ISO, AS-9100, Six Sigma, and CMMI efforts within a Mission Assurance context ...

... Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has achieved its twelfth CMMI(r) Level 5 rating, the highest possible for benchmarking commercial and defense industry best practices for management and engineering. The Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory (ESL), part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector, has attained an organization-wide Level 5 maturity rating against the Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI(r)) standard. The achievement marks the seventh CMMI(r) Level 5 rating for the company's Mission Systems sector. ...

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, based in Reston, Va., is a global integrator of complex, mission-enabling systems and services for defense, intelligence and civil government markets. The sector's technology leadership and expertise spans areas such as strategic systems, including ICBMs; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; command and control; technical services; and training.

People Kaizen: PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO SUSTAINING A LEAN ENVIRONMENT

From DEFENSE ACQUISITION REVIEW JOURNAL, A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO SUSTAINING A LEAN ENVIRONMENT— JOB DESIGN FOR SELF EFFICACY, DAVID S. VEECH writes ...

... "organizations are attempting to implement Lean principles and practices through Kaizen events, Kaizen blitzes, accelerated improvement workshops, action workouts, or other-named activities that typically generate significant gains in productivity, inventory reduction, or other measurable parameters in a short time within the production system." ...

Mr. Leech sums up with the importance of focusing on people development to sustain Kaizen gains. Excellent article!

Kaizen Ideas in Action: Report for the GeoOrb Polymers, North America Case Study...

From NIST Baldridge Award ...

... "A variety of approaches encourage knowledge sharing across the organization, including Communities of Practice (COPs), rotational teams, cross-functional job training, and WINGS. G-ORB also shares performance results, Kaizen ideas, and best practices through numerous mechanisms, such as newsletters, closed-circuit television postings, e-mail bulletins, shared servers, Steering Team quarterly forums, weekly departmental meetings, and bulletin boards." ...

The Baldrige Award is given by the President of the United States to businesses—manufacturing and service, small and large—and to education and health care organizations that apply and are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, information and analysis, human resource focus, process management, and business results.