Contracted-Operations Support Analyst

General Overview

Analyst, Continuous Improvement

Job Description

Job Title: Analyst, Continuous Improvement

Functional Area: Operations (OPs)

Career Stream:

Role: Analyst (ANA)

Job Code: ANA-CI-CTIM

Job Band: 07

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Incumbents apply in-depth knowledge of continuous improvement and ability to apply continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors and a considerable degree of judgement. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the division’s/department’s operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under minimum Supervision. Seeks approval from others on matters outside of job/role scope. Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives and possible solutions. Unusual problems are solved jointly with manager. Work is reviewed for application of sound technical judgment. May lead a work group or project team consisting of technical and support staff. Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities in support of the plan. Build knowledge of the CI fundamentals through training and participating in CI activities. Able to work under moderate supervision.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Contribute to and support the execution of the Yearly CI activities plan and ensure that project goals are met
• Participant in the Gemba (Go and See) activities, perform weekly Improvement activities, and provides the suggestion to the Kaizen team
• Participate in or lead process improvement based CI workshops. Example: External Kaizen Workshop, Internal Kaizen Workshop and VSM
• Support the delivery of performance results that directly contribute to site and corporate performance Values, corporate strategies and Celestica’s specific business assessment.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis
• Perform Daily Improvement Activity with area owner
• Support and lead Line Balancing for process improvement
• Identify good practices for possible deployment to other customers/departments
• Support the delivery of CI training, leading specific training topics
• Works as part of a team to select the appropriate change management tools & approach, and then contracts with the affected areas to lead the change process to make the necessary changes to close the gaps identified.
• Shares the accountability for closing the gaps and is measured on the same customer and operational metrics as the affected areas.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Excellent proficiency in CI
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in appropriate industry standards such as ISO, TL, QS, Baldrige
• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
• Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Results oriented
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Flexibility

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to

elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.

Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and

other detailed data.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

Three to six years of relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense manufacturing

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.