Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Improves plant performance through the use of Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma tools, as well as, extensive employee involvement. Trains Management, Supervisors, Event Facilitators and Employees in Lean Manufacturing principles and 6-Sigma tools. Utilizes Value Stream Mapping to identify impediments to meeting annual objectives. Utilizes appropriate CI tools to resolve these issues. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Produce measurable improvements in plant performance utilizing CI tools, with a focus on waste elimination, employee training and involvement. Interface with Quality, Manufacturing and Process Engineering to develop project list of prioritized Lean Manufacturing events/projects. Utilize plant metrics as a guide to identify operations that require changes to improve overall plant performance. Select appropriate teams and conduct applicable CI events to implement these changes Facilitate cross functional teams focused on key success factors. Train employees and Supervisors in the use of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Facilitators will lead events including: 5-S, Set-up reduction, TPM, Standard Work, Error Proofing, Continuous Flow and Pull Systems. Work with other members of management to plan events and coordinate resources for successful completion of CI events. Participate and support all Process Engineering projects/events. Facilitate large-scale CI events with a focus on Value Stream Management. Develop and maintain process documentation such that improvements are sustained. Documentation may include, but is not limited to Daily PM sheets, Standard Work Sheets, Start-Up / Shut-Down sheets, 5-S auditing, and Cross Training Charts Support new product introduction. Maintain records of CI activities. Use Quality System and controlled documentation to ensure that gains are sustained. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Excellent communication and presentation skills are required. The successful candidate will be a team builder with solid interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. The ability to engage and motivate employees is a must. 5 years of CI related experience including event leadership and participation. Must be fluent in MS Office applications including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software and databases. Ability to become certified as a 6-Sigma green belt. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Six Sigma certification as a Green or Black belt is preferred. Manufacturing Supervisory background. Upbeat, driven personality. Understanding of DMAIC and PDCA models. Shift Shift 1 (United States of America) Full or Part Time Full time Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. Cabinetworks Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish E-verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish At Cabinetworks Group, our shared purpose is to build life into the kitchen — the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. We’re America’s largest privately held cabinetmaker, a best-in-class team of over 8,000 employees in 25 locations, including 19 manufacturing facilities. We design and manufacture the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the country through 16 brands, among them iconic leaders like KraftMaid®, Medallion® and Merillat®. It is our people who build the life into this company, fueling our growth mindset. Together, we fully intend to reshape our industry, by bringing humanity and a collaborative spirit to every aspect of the customer experience. And to become its employer of choice. This is why a career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile. To learn more about Cabinetworks Group, visit cabinetworksgroup.com.