Process Improvement Specialist

Overview:

The Process Improvement Specialistis responsible for creating and implementing procedures and systems that will drive safety, continuous improvement, and innovation of a manufacturing process.

Job Type:

Full Time

On Site: 5 days/week; - Abbeville Plant (Abbeville, SC)

Pay Rate:

Based on Experience

Hourly: $26.45 - $33.23

Responsibilities:

· Participate in all aspects of the Sage Safety Process

· Travel between plant(s) as needed.

· Generate, update, and present data reports and presentations to Upper management.

· Recommend strategies for cost reduction and process improvements.

· Support the development and scale up of new products, optimizing specifications once products enter mass production.

· Navigate ERP system, databases/control systems local to process, and historical technical documents to optimize process.

· Create and maintain relevant charts, visualizations, and graphics to illustrate process performance and highlight process gaps.

· Participate/Lead daily meetings with the goal of dispositioning and reducing the creation of Nonconforming material.

· Assist in leading and coaching production associates and with the goal of 100% conformance to Plant/Process policies and procedures.

· Interact and interface with Automotive OEMs including Toyota, Daimler, Stellantis, and General Motors, ensuring their satisfaction and compliance with their performance standards.

· All other duties as needed/directed by supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

· Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) – Excel functions, Chart creation, etc.

· Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate) - PowerPoint, Word, etc.

· Ability to communicate with all areas of the company and with outside customers.

· Self-starter with demonstrated time management skills.

· Ability to work as an individual and part of a cross functional team.

Preferred:

· Technical expertise and/or willingness to take a hands-on approach to troubleshooting.

· Experience and proficiency in coaching, leading, and managing people.

· Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related science/industry-based field

Travel Requirements

· Some travel between locations required (<10%)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.45 - $33.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $33