The Continuous Improvement Leader will work under the guidance of the Operational Excellence Manager and in conjunction with the Production Leadership Team to coordinate improvement opportunities in quality, capacity, lead time, inventory, and safety through lean problem-solving methodologies. This individual, with the help of others, will drive continuous improvements in plant operations and help support change and foster cooperation.

Perks & Benefits

• Pay Range: $85,000-$100,000 (Salaried) DOE
• 1st Shift
• New owners & management that have made employee satisfaction and recognition a priority!
• Plant stays a comfortable temperature.
• Wonderful Employee Breakroom with all the amenities and beverage/food options including sandwiches.
• $1,500 Employee Referral program
• Clean, Organized, Safety conscious facility

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Accrued Paid time off- 104 accrued hours available for new hires!
• Paid Holidays
• Gas Stipend

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates process improvement projects and monitors existing and new business processes or improvement opportunities in quality, capacity, lead time, inventory, and safety through lean problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide technical assistance to production to promote safety, enhance efficiency, and continuously improve the capacity and product quality.
• Work with production and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvements in plant operations. Support change and foster cooperation.
• Develops and manages multiple processes, long and short-term, sustainable, lead-related visual action plans to key projects implemented.
• Implement capital projects and process improvements.
• Tracks, measure, and reports progress on improvement activities related to business plan, goals, and issues.
• Develops reports on activities and makes presentations to management on the status of initiatives and difficulties.
• Coach, mentor, and work with employees at all levels throughout the company to achieve Operational Excellence.
• Conducts special projects as needed

MUST HAVE:

• BS/BA Engineering degree in a technical discipline, preferably Industrial, Quality or Mechanical or a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in lieu of a degree
• Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Continuous Improvement Deployment, TOC, Lean, Six Sigma - Certification
• Must have proficient skills with spreadsheets, email, and Microsoft Office programs
• Project management experience
• Independently manage complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Software.
• Able to work under pressure effectively and professionally, in a team environment, with frequent changes in deadlines and priorities
• Able to deal effectively with various personality types and culture

Related Titles, skills, experience: Continuous Improvement, Continuous Improvement Leader, Manufacturing, Negotiation, TOC, Lean, Six Sigma, Project Manager, Project Management, Process Improvements, Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Director of Quality, Performance Improvement Consultant, Process Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Process improvement: 2 years (Preferred)
• Six Sigma: 2 years (Preferred)
• Lean manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Negotiation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Project engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hayfield, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person