Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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YOU

As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness across all aspects of the facility. Build trust and work cross functionally through the plant to develop and manage projects that address improvement opportunities. Deploy continuous improvement methodology as the subject matter expert to enhance customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Drive proactive improvements in the branch to impact customer experience with a safety-first mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and teams to identify breakthrough objectives. Instill trust and drive results with a strong customer focus. Be a change agent and champion of our continuous improvement culture. Lead all activities in the branch to implement and drive improved processes, efficiency, and results. (50%)

Collaborate with leadership to define and implement the continuous improvement strategy aligned with branch goals and objectives. Drive optimization of KPIs throughout the branch by exhibiting quality decision making. Develop and deliver training programs to build capability in continuous improvement methodologies and tools. Coach and mentor employees at all levels to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. (25%)

Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviors throughout the organization. Proactively identify and address potential barriers to change, engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful implementation. Lead, own, and facilitate projects across the business to achieve desired results. (25%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, such as lean and six sigma.
• 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving measurable results strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, SAP, BI reporting, Microsoft
• Process Oriented Thinker: Focuses on the process more than results. Believes the right process will bring the right results.
• Exceptional Relationship-Building Skills: Leads by building relationships and trust. Demonstrates respect for people by creating the mindset that performing waste free work exudes the ultimate respect for fellow employees.
• Lean Knowledge: Possesses hands on knowledge in value stream mapping, standard work, pull systems, inventory right sizing and policy deployment.
• Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas and messages through written, verbal and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creates accurate and punctual reports, shares information and ideas with others in a timely manner. Listen carefully and attentively.
• Problem Solving: Can solve complex problems using various tools and gets to root cause. Drives preventative thinking into the application of countermeasures.
• Attention to Detail: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, performs quality work, continuously looks for improvements, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on problems, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is in West Chicago, IL.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$73,000 - $92,000 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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