What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at ITW Hartness?
Job Description
The Continuous Improvement Engineer focuses on improving the outcomes of various processes so that, by mapping all the inputs and outputs of a defined business process. This individual is able to recommend different means to improve efficiency, reduce cost or increase customer satisfaction. The Continuous Improvement Engineer develops and measures standard metrics, develops a project plan for implementing improvements and monitors the new process to ensure it works as intended, works with front-line staff and trains employees on continuous improvement subjects. This position will be located in our facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
What You Will Do
The capabilities described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer focuses on improving the outcomes of various processes so that, by mapping all the inputs and outputs of a defined business process. This individual is able to recommend different means to improve efficiency, reduce cost or increase customer satisfaction. The Continuous Improvement Engineer develops and measures standard metrics, develops a project plan for implementing improvements and monitors the new process to ensure it works as intended, works with front-line staff and trains employees on continuous improvement subjects. This position will be located in our facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
What You Will Do
- Analyze and report quantitative data to drive problem solving methods to anticipate potential problems and optimize key metrics for business objectives.
- Generate and review Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOPs) to ensure compliance with standards for performance and capacity measurements as defined by company standards.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement of factory performance in the function areas of safety, quality, service, environment, and cost with visualization tools.
- Utilize defined manufacturing tools to assist in preparing detailed layouts of plant facilities to optimize material handling and product flow.
- Position will act as the primary resource for investigating, troubleshooting, and providing solutions for any process problems.
- Work to identify and drive continuous improvement actions throughout manufacturing processes by participating, leading and coordinating successful Kaizen events. Monitor and assess the effective sustainment of standard work to reduce total delivered costs and improve returns on invested capital.
- Coach and train operational supervisors and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture.
- Create control plans for improvement efforts such that the improvements gained are sustainable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field with experience in continuous improvement.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform such as PowerBI, PowerApps, PowerAutomate is a plus
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma to be applied to ITW methodologies (In-lining, MRD et al)
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Communication skills and teamwork
- Work under minimal supervision and able to use critical thinking skills to prioritize activities and projects.
The capabilities described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be able to work under the pressure of deadlines and satisfactorily meet goals and objectives.
- Capable of lifting 35 lbs.
- Capable of bending and twisting
- The ability to stand or walk for an entire 8-hour shift
- Report on site for core business hours 5 days per week
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.