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Akebono Brake Corporation Continuous Improvement (APS) Coordinator in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate the work of APS associates and assign daily tasks and follow up on their activates

Supply APS associates with all tools need to perform their jobs

Maintain a high level of APS associate training

Facilitate Management Safety, Quality and Efficiency goals

Lead waste reduction activities

Promote cost reduction 

 

Essential Functions:

Attains the goals of the APS Manager and assigns associates based on needs and knowledge

Guides the APS teams toward activities that reduce cost, lead time and improve safety, efficiency and ergonomics

Trains APS associates in fundamental and advanced APS skills

Orders material and parts needed for the APS shop, fabrication, and the production area

Focuses on Safety, Output Improvements and Scrap Reductions.

Develop the TS training and maintains the TS documentation for training

Works with Management, Engineering, Maintenance and Production T/L and G/L to set/maintain the efficiency goals of the plant

Helps to set the targets for improvement by line and area

 Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to lead associates and facilitate them to accomplish the goals required by Management

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to plan activities, set goals and accomplish tasks in a timely manor

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

• Self managing

• Strong analytical skills

• Good use of time management

• Strong skills using 3 sheets, Yamazumi, Lean Analysis tool box 

•Previous APS experience is required to apply

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that 

will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and 

responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those

specifically presented in this description.

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