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Date:  Apr 14, 2024
Country/Region:  US
City:  Hopkinsville
Company:  G.A. Kentucky (GAKY)

 

 

 

Operational Excellence Coordinator

Operational Excellence Coordinator
Kentucky, USA

 

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier, we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and acoustic systems, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands. In fact, three out of four cars nowadays, have interiors made by Antolin.

With over 140 plants in 26 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through over seventy years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery.

We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.

As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.

We are specialists in the development of a wide range of control units that manage the body and comfort functions of the vehicle, offering a complete service in engineering, manufacturing and distribution.

 

Mission:

 

Operational Excellence Coordinator is to drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize operational processes, and foster our culture of excellence to achieve organizational efficiency and quality goals and collaborate across departments, utilizing data-driven approaches and best practices to enhance overall operational performance.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • To assure System adherence and performance improvement in a transversal way.
  • Initial Implementation (IATF, QMS, CSR Ex. FormelQ, JLRQ…) coordinator to ensure that all departments meet automotive requirements.
  • QMS KPIs monitoring in monthly basis with action plans for deviations
  • Maintenance (changes implementation) and monitoring of System Health in every department
  • Internal / External Audits (IATF certification audits, customer audits Ex.VDA, etc)
  • Creation of improvement culture and environment inside the plant at all levels (IDEA/im3/ Recognition)
  • Transversal  plan coordination to achieve industrial Budget (VAVE, CSO, Supply chain improvement)
  • Methodology knowledge guarantor at all levels (VSM, Kaizen, PSE, LEAN, MPS)
  • Support to the UET leaders for production excellence.

 

What we are looking for:

 

  •  Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration, operations management, or a related field, along with relevant experience in continuous improvement, process management, or quality management roles.
  • Technical knowledge: Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), and tools for data analysis.
  • Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams and levels. Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams towards common operational improvement goals. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Organization and time management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and pay attention to detail in identifying process issues and proposing effective solutions.
  • Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset: Focused on delivering tangible results in terms of operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

 

What can we offer you:

 

  • You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities.
  • We offer you a learning journey adapted to your profile.
  • You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector.
  • You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies.

 

Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.  The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.  Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

 

 

 

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