Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Summary:

Precision Paint Group, a division of Patrick Industries is seeking a highly motivated individual to add to their growing Continuous Improvement (CI) Team. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will work under the direction of the Paint Group CI Director to grow their knowledge and gain experience while working with Operations Teams inside the facilities to continue the goal of establishing and maintaining a continuous improvement culture within the Business Units.

Patrick Industries is a leading manufacturer and distributor of components products and building materials serving different industries throughout the United States including RV, Manufactured Housing, Industrial and Marine segments. With locations in 23 states and 12,000 Team Members, Patrick is a Company with a strong network of meaningful relationships with our brands and customers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assisting in creating and the implementation of CI programs, policies and procedures throughout the company and adjustment of programs and procedures accordingly
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction
• Work through general management to implement any Quality or CI opportunities identified
• Work to and communicate issues to the proper parties professionally with solutions to issues
• Working with Management and Team Members on creating and implementing quality inspections
• Documentation of any quality or CI related issues throughout the business unit with clear communication back to vendors detailing product defects
• Lead Quality or CI related audits as needed
• Ensure team members are following processes in accordance with established SOPs
• Organize and conduct large and/or small CI training classes as needed Other daily administrative and reporting tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related field is desired, but not mandatory
• Those with experience in manufacturing are highly desired
• A high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect) are necessary qualities
• Ability to influence others in support of sound business decisions and build collaborative relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a high standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide array of personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management
• The ability to speak in front of large groups of people is mandatory

Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Insurances, Paid Vacation, 401K Match, Holidays, Health Club and Tuition Reimbursement

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces individually, as teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000