Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be based out of the Las Vegas branch. This role is primarily responsible for driving the implementation of continuous improvement fundamental competencies and transformational competencies to continually improve performance in quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety. The incumbent will work with other Jensen Precast sites to ensure alignment with initiatives, promote best practices and ensure inter-plant consistency of systems and procedures.

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of a strategy for a self-sustaining continuous improvement program including metrics that support continuous improvement manufacturing philosophy
• Works as part of a cross-functional group aimed at the development and implementation of Continuous improvement principles
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities through Mini Kaizens, DMAIC projects through daily interaction with site leaders and employees
• Facilitate leadership and others “going to Gemba” to truly understand and implement improvements
• Applies problem solving techniques to resolve both customer and internal quality issues for manufactured products
• Motivates, encourages, and coaches employees in the consistent use of continuous improvement principles
• Provides estimates on production times, staffing requirements, and associated costs to provide information or management decisions
• Develops complete project plans including resources, costs, benefits, and schedules. Assumes full responsibility for all aspects of projects to ensure goals are met on time and within budget

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated history of success in continuous improvement manufacturing principles, preferably in an industrial environment. experience in precast or other continuous flow or batch manufacturing highly desired. Other desired qualifications include:

• BS degree in engineering (Industrial / Mechanical / Mechanical preferred)
• At least 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment working with continuous improvement concepts and tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes required
• Focused improvement (Kaizen) Events facilitation and training experience preferred
• Familiar with and experience in Lean fundamentals – Lean Basics, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, etc.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as a member of a team
• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong familiarity with the development of systems and processes
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
• Results driven