Kaizen Operator

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Position Summary

Responsible for optimizing and enhancing the performance of the maintenance processes in manufacturing, in accordance with key performance indicators (KPIs), including OPE (Overall Production Effectiveness), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Yield, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and Machine Availability, as defined by the organization.

This role involves close collaboration with the team leader of Embedding & Perso and with the teams of Printing, Packaging and Punching.

Role Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

Plan

Execution all Maintenance Activities

Includes corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance, and projects.

Do

Execute maintenance production equipment

Ensure performance across OPE, OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability

Check

Analyse KPIs aligned with production equipment

Track and ensure targets for OPE, OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and availability

Act

Leadership to achieve KPIs and maintenance objectives

Implement strategies to meet KPIs and ensure completion of Maintenance Plans of Record (PORs)

Competencies: Skills, Experience and Education

Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Languages:

Basic English (A2 level)

IT/Software:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Project Management tools, ORACLE, SESAM, GEMYIELD, Confluence

Experience in years:

Minimum 3 years in Engineering and Maintenance, with focus on maintenance activities

Technical Knowledge:

Expertise in manufacturing processes, Lean tools, Six Sigma methodology, electricity, electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and control systems. Proficiency in budget management (MANEX, CAPEX, Budget vs Actual vs Forecast)

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