Continuous Improvement Kaizen Technician (automotive)
Randstad España·Barcelona, Spain
What they offer
€30,000 - €35,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Randstad España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
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This job was published 8 months ago
About the role
Are you passionate about industrial automation and looking for a project with real impact?
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician (Paint Shop), an expert in processes and people to ensure our quality and efficiency are benchmarks in the automotive sector. We are not just looking for an engineer; we are looking for a leader of change.
As part of the Paint Shop and Plastics department, you will be the driving force behind operational excellence through the Kaizen methodology and technical talent development.
If you want to leave your mark on the future of mobility, this is your place!
What you'll do
What will you do with us?
- Leading Change: You will coordinate Kaizen events and improvement workshops focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
- Optimizing the Plant's DNA: You will identify inefficiencies using Lean tools (5S, SMED, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis) and optimize work methods.
- Training the Experts: You will design and execute training programs for critical roles (operators, specialists, and team leaders), ensuring knowledge stays within the company.
- Standardization: You will define operation times and support line balancing to maximize our productivity.
- Innovation on the Floor: You will collaborate with Process Engineering to validate new painting technologies and materials.
Requirements
What are we looking for in you?
- Education: Industrial Engineering degree (specializing in Organization, Mechanical, or Chemical).
- Experience: Proven track record as a Process Engineer in the automotive sector, with expert knowledge of painting and finishing processes.
- Lean DNA: Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Passion for Teaching: Demonstrated ability to mentor operators and technicians, with exceptional communication skills.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and Catalan, with an intermediate level of English.
Benefits and conditions
Direct hire with the company and a stable position.
Flexible work schedule to balance work and personal life.
Conditions:
- Permanent full-time contract.
- Shift work: rotating shifts (morning, afternoon, night) with rotations every 15 days.
- Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 euros per year.
- Special compensation for Saturdays worked: 120 euros/day.
Access to company social benefits.
You will work in a pleasant and dynamic environment with a team of committed professionals.
About the role
¿Eres un apasionado de la automatización industrial y buscas un proyecto con un impacto real?
Buscamos Técnico/a de Mejora Continua (Taller de Pintura), un experto/a en procesos y personas para asegurar que nuestra calidad y eficiencia sean referentes en el sector de automoción. No solo buscamos un ingeniero/a; buscamos a un líder del cambio.
Como parte del Taller de Pintura y Plásticos, serás el motor que impulse la excelencia operativa a través de la metodología Kaizen y el desarrollo del talento técnico.
Si quieres dejar tu huella en el futuro de la movilidad, ¡este es tu sitio!
What you'll do
¿Qué harás con nosotros?
- Liderar el Cambio: Coordinarás eventos Kaizen y talleres de mejora enfocados en seguridad, calidad y productividad.
- Optimizar el ADN de la Fábrica: Identificarás ineficiencias mediante herramientas Lean (5S, SMED, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis) y optimizarás los métodos de trabajo.
- Formar a los Expertos: Diseñarás y ejecutarás programas de formación para roles críticos (pintores, especialistas y jefes de equipo), asegurando que el conocimiento se quede en casa.
- Estandarización: Definirás tiempos de operación y apoyarás el equilibrado de líneas para maximizar nuestra productividad.
- Innovación en Planta: Colaborarás con Ingeniería de Procesos para validar nuevas tecnologías y materiales de pintura.
Requirements
¿Qué buscamos en ti?
- Formación: Ingeniería Industrial (especialidad Organización, Mecánica o Química).
- Experiencia: Trayectoria sólida como Ingeniero de Procesos en el sector automoción, con dominio experto en procesos de pintura y acabados.
- ADN Lean: Experiencia probada aplicando Lean Manufacturing y liderando iniciativas de mejora continua.
- Pasión por Enseñar: Capacidad demostrada para mentorizar operarios y técnicos, con habilidades de comunicación excepcionales.
- Idiomas: Dominio de Castellano y Catalán, con un nivel intermedio de Inglés.
Benefits and conditions
Incorporación directa con la empresa y una posición estable.
Jornada laboral flexible para poder conciliar el trabajo con la vida personal.
Condiciones:
- Contrato indefinido a jornada completa.
- Turnos rotativos: mañana, tarde y noche (rotando cada 15 días)
- Salario: 30000-35000 euros al año
- Compensación especial por sábados trabajados: 120 euros/dia
Acceso a los beneficios sociales de la empresa.
Trabajarás en un ambiente agradable y dinámico con un equipo de profesionales comprometidos.
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About the company
Randstad España
Staffing
Randstad España is a staffing agency.They recruit for client companies, so the employer you would work for is not named on this ad.