Continuous Improvement (CI) Associate - Kimball, Fordsville, KY - MFG

Kimball International • Fordsville, KY

7h

About The Position

FACILITATE AND CI EVENTS/ACTIVITIES.

Requirements

• 2 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Enhanced troubleshooting and administrative skills.
• Leading improvement initiatives (Kaizen events) from conception through implementation. Oversee the success of the kaizen events, including: Coordinate strategic and detailed plans Planning of events with a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment/Model Value Stream and Daily Management. Develop and implement improvement strategies and initiatives. Event execution; and sustainment of 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
• Good computer skills
• Good follow up skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of production processes
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing concepts
• Able to work flexible hours
• Prior experience working on continuous improvement efforts within a team
• Understanding statistical techniques.
• Ability to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects
• Strong listening skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (CI) events throughout the facility to help to improve processes.
• Help implement process improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Helps to identify potential CI events.
• Verification of effectiveness of process improvements.
• Support safety & environmental efforts to better serve our employees and community
• Ensure continuous communication occurs between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions and customers as necessary.
• Identify and implement potential cost reductions.
• Supports and role models Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Support our Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Follows all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Follow and support the Quality Systems
• All other assigned duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed