Position Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Reports to: Corp. CI Manager

Classification: Salaried Exempt

Summary Objective:

Continuous Improvement is responsible to identify and improve the outcomes of processes across the organization to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. This position will identify, lead, and execute the Continuous Improvement strategy via Lean/Sigma methods to deliver bottom line, quantified results. This includes performing business assessment, planning, facilitation, execution of Kaizen events, and sustainment through standard work and standard operating procedures.

Job Qualifications:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of previous experience in process improvement, continuous improvement and manufacturing.

· Green Belt Certification or higher preferred but not required.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate change management.

· Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, problem solving and analytical skills.

· Ability to apply Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools as applied to a manufacturing environment.

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP applications

Essential Functions:

· Provide leadership, training, and support to the business to achieve “Best-in-Class” performance by eliminating waste in manufacturing and business processes, improving cycle times, and reduced lead times to our customers.

· Develop and improve organization-wide processes using Lean Methodology and Continuous Improvement tools to build a Lean Culture. Drive Change through daily Gemba Walks to identify bottlenecks and develop corrective actions through Root Cause Analysis.

· Identify and facilitate process improvement projects and training to drive cultural change.

· Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility.

· Lead regularly scheduled Continuous Improvement meetings with operational leadership to review and track progress.

· Develop Value Stream Maps to and conduct internal program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent.

· Establish appropriate measurement systems to identify opportunities and to quantify implemented improvements.

· Lead the delivery of significant, quantifiable, annualized cost savings. Take accountability for the success of identified cost reduction.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

· Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly.

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, stoop and bend.

· Ability to effectively communicate.

· Needs good vision, corrected allowable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person