Lean Production Officer - LPO
Brief Description
Goal of the function:
To ensure control of the production execution times and implementation of Lean techniques in production and administrative areas.
Detailed Description
The Lean Production Officer is responsible for the following main tasks:
- Optimization of processes and lead times;
- Definition of the best possible conditions of using lean tools;
- Coordination and standardization of lean approach (with other areas);
- Support the development of the production system provided by the Corporate;
- Following the zero defect philosophy
- Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management
Team and key business stakeholders (Lean
Roadmap)
- Implement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business process improvement
- Provide and be creative in project management, analytical and research skills and expertise
- Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Develop and contribute towards improvement standards
in line with best practice
- Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and
methodologies
- Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming
pipeline, and action necessary to ensure success
- Define, develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice
- Undertake business process analysis,



statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change (need to define better)
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
- Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety
- and wellbeing of staff and visitors
- Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and communication methods
- Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities
- Build internal capability by continuously pushing the Lean approach
- Rerquired training, education and professional experience:
- Degree or similar education level in engineering or relevant disciplines
- Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferable
- 2-3 of experience in process improvement projects in industrial, preferably from medical device and pharmaceutical background.
- 2-3 years experience in managing production
- Important personal qualities:
- Analytical thinking
- Driver
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously
- Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization




- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
- Other specialized knowledge:
- Lean management methods (Example : SFM, Kanban, Gemba Kaizen, TPM, SMED, 5S, CIP)
- Zero defect mindset
- Fluent in English and Native lenguage (according Plant location) is preferable.
- Very good command of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project Management), mail, internet, video conferencing
- Willingness to travel, open for change management
- Training and Support Plan:
- Support from the Director and Manager of Operational Excellence for the explanation and implementation of Lean tools - In Person - Physical Material (PPT/XLS/DOC) - E-Learning Modules - Video.
- Support to obtain the Certification as Yellow/Green or Black Belt according to the project the Plant wish to carry forward.
- Monthly participation in the LPO conference call to share and learn from the best practices in each Plant.
- Benchmarking with plants from Canada - Mexico - US - Latin America - Europe according to the needs.
- Annual participation in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Canada - Mexico - US, for example 2018 - Germany, 2019 - Cummins and
- Subaru (US) - 2021 Virtual.
- Participation every year in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Americas /EMEA or AP (according to Budget of the department).
- Receive specific training from professionals from other plants in the world. (TPM - SMED - 5’S - DSFM - Among others).

📌 Lpo Coordinator (Guadalajara)
🏢 Fresenius Medical Care
📍 Guadalajara