What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Arcosa Brand?
Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for motivated, results-driven, and people-oriented Continuous Improvement Engineers to lead positive change through project management, continuous improvement,t and Lean methodologies. In this role you will work within elements of the sciences of manufacturing and industrial engineering while keeping continuous improvement fundamentals at the forefront. The right candidate will use effective project management practices and be focused on identifying and implementing solutions to improve employee morale, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and safety performance throughout the plant. Generally, this position’s coverage occurs during 1st shift, but flexibility to provide coverage for occasional projects and tasks occurring off-shift is essential. The right candidate will have a positive attitude and possess the aptitude and drive to take initiative to make things happen independently. This position reports to the Plant CI Manager.
Location: Newton, IA
What you’ll do:
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements and works closely with plant personnel .
- Develop and execute improvement action plans.
- Facilitate continuous improvement practices that enhance employee engagement.
- Develop and maintain tracking tools and measures to ensure project transparency.
- Assist in business case justification for projects and initiatives.
- Facilitate training and coaching on CI tools and disciplines.
- Work cross-functionally with plant departments utilizing effective communication skills.
- Apply project management methodologies to optimize resource utilization, enhance operational efficiency, and drive productivity improvements.
- Develop peer relationships with shop floor employees to gain understanding of production processes.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing
- 1 years of experience with continuous improvement preferred
- Application knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and related CI tools preferred.
- Experience and moderate proficiency in MS Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Projects, and Vizio) required.
- Experience in providing training/coaching across multiple levels within an organization preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize projects and tasks.
- Must be able to work independently and with a team.
- Excellent communication skills across multiple mediums (verbal, written, electronic).
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and levels of cleanliness.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time salaried position
- Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas
- This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
- Candidates should be comfortable working in industrial environments, which may include exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
About us:
Arcosa, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a growth-oriented manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets.
At Arcosa we are unified in our commitment to build a better world. To accomplish our vision, we advance a safety-focused and Environmental/Social/Governance-driven culture by remaining steadfast to our Value Statements:
- We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented.
- We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest and Fair.
- We make things happen by being Agile, Driven and Passionate.
- We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated and United.
- We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry!
Arcosa offers the following comprehensive benefits:
- 11 designated holidays
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life & Disability (company paid)
- Retirement plan with company match
- Parental leave
- Personal and Professional Development
- Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees
- Rewards and Recognition Programs
Arcosa Wind Towers will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for this opening.
Arcosa is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.