Continuous Improvement / Safety Officer AU-25-02637

POSITION : Continuous Improvement / Safety Officer

DEPARTMENT : Production

REPORTS TO : C.O.O.

POSITION SUMMARY :

To assist in the development of and to lead in the coordination and implementation of Cultech’s continuous improvement program. This will include, but is not limited to, facilitating meetings and continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and error correction. In addition, act as Safety Officer and have responsibility of the safety program for the facility. Perform audits and / or studies of processes and procedures for verification and enhancement opportunities to improve Safety, Customer Satisfaction and Profitability. He / She must consistently and efficiently perform and follow procedures in compliance to company, customer, and ISO standards.

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Continuous Improvement

• Manage the overall continuous improvement plan for the facility, and standardized training programs to enhance employee capabilities, safety, increase customer satisfaction and improve efficiencies.
• Provide expertise to manage work shops for analyzing and fixing non-conformances and improve customer feedback, mastering methodologies like SMED, 5S and general Kaizen approach.
• Work with employees and management to develop ways to improve processes.
• Prioritize, coordinate assistance, keep a visual log of projects in process, measure improvements and celebrate implementations.
• Provide coordination assistance for process improvement events as they arise, including other ideas and initiatives as they come up.
• Adheres to, promotes compliance to ISO, safety, quality standards and company procedures, and immediately reports any non-conformance to supervision.
• Read and follow documented procedures and specifications accurately. If procedures or instructions are unclear, immediately bring the documentation to the attention of supervision.
• Presents a proactive approach to improvement (e.g. understanding and application of problem-solving tools – brainstorming).
• Follow KPIs and launch working groups based on their analysis.
• Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively to customers, employees and management.
• Perform additional duties / projects as assigned by management and / or Supervisor.

Training

Safety

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Must learn and comply with all Autajon safety rules; reference to employee handbook.

PRINCIPAL SKILLSAND FUNCTIONS (5+)

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of Cultech, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. As necessary, employees are expected to manage waste and chemical products properly.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by Cultech management. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments as requested by supervisors or management. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between Cultech and any employee.