Continuous Improvement Associate- Fordsville, KY

Kimball International•Fordsville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Hourly Associate position focused on continuous improvement (CI) within a manufacturing environment. The role involves leading and participating in CI events, implementing process improvements, identifying cost reductions, and supporting safety, environmental, and quality systems. The associate will also be responsible for training employees on CI concepts and tools, and ensuring the sustainment of implemented improvements.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing experience
Successful completion of Lean Internship
Previous manufacturing experience
Previous CI experience required
2 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
Enhanced troubleshooting and administrative skills.
Good computer skills.
Good follow up skills.
Good problem solving skills.
Good understanding of production processes.
Good understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
Prior experience working on continuous improvement efforts within a team.
Understanding of statistical techniques.
Ability to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects.
Strong listening skills.
Good written and verbal communications.
Excellent presentation skills.
Can communicate technical and non-technical issues.
Ability to teach.
Ability to communicate at audience level.
Needs to be self-managed and motivated.
Able to lead by example.
Able to coach and motivate team.
Has good facilitation skills.
Good relationship builder.
Able to facilitate win/win solutions.
Ability to work with multiple departments.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Take initiative.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to be an effective coach.
Good team building skills.
Able to adapt to and manage change.
Good time management.
Can handle multiple tasks.
Good planning skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Results focused.
Good recordkeeping skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to give balanced feedback.
Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
Ability to exhibit patience and control emotions.
Self motivated.
Maintain the highest degree of professionalism.
Able to make decisions.
Willingness to learn.
Tactful.
Assertive.
Honest and ethical.
Flexible.
Positive Attitude.
Ability to build and sustain relationships.
Ability to get things done through people.

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in continuous improvement (CI) events throughout the facility to help improve processes.
Implement process improvement activities throughout the facility.
Identify potential CI events.
Verify the effectiveness of process improvements.
Participate in lean intern program.
Support safety & environmental efforts.
Ensure continuous communication occurs between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions and customers as necessary.
Identify and implement potential cost reductions.
Support and role model Vision and Guiding Principles.
Support the Environmental Management System (EMS).
Follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
Follow and support the Quality Systems.
Lead improvement initiatives (Kaizen events) from conception through implementation.
Oversee the success of Kaizen events, including coordinating strategic and detailed plans, planning events with a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment/Model Value Stream and Daily Management.
Develop and implement improvement strategies and initiatives.
Execute events and sustain Kaizen event results.
Lead/facilitate the implementation/sustainment of lean tools (Visual Management, 6S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Plan-Do-Check-Act, Lean processes, etc.).
Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on continuous improvement concepts, tools, and techniques.