Continuous Improvement Engineer
About The Position
This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement projects, and the training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement resources for Plant WD in Dalton, GA. It is also responsible for deploying corporate continuous improvement initiatives within Plant WD. The role assists in planning activities to assure project deliverables and other work are produced timely and outcomes are achieved in accordance with established protocols and procedures, including planning and facilitation of annual strategic planning. The CI Engineer will facilitate assigned team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables, and act as an expert consultant to project teams and plant management on program decisions, strategy, design, and analysis methods. If needed, the position leads investigations (with collaboration from internal and/or external experts) to support process improvement efforts. It involves investigating and innovating with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency, working closely and collaboratively with teams. The role provides thought leadership and participates in division process improvement programs, and leads objective annual assessments on the health of Continuous Improvement, LSW, and Tier systems across the plant. This position will help grow revenue and profitability by improving quality and lead times that will add value for customers, and is accountable for improvements in associate engagement, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. Furthermore, the role is responsible for attracting, retaining, and growing manufacturing-level process improvement resources, overseeing the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the facility, and is highly involved in increasing associate engagement. The individual must possess superior leadership abilities, be able to develop and establish long-term relationships, and demonstrate clear, effective written and verbal communications at individual and divisional levels, maintaining transparency and clarity of the business plan, short-term initiatives, and how individual employees support each. The role also involves documenting activities and developing feedback reports to communicate project outcomes and/or findings and activities to collaborators and others involved, including calculation and reporting of savings related to activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Passion for a culture of continuous improvement
- Presence and leadership required to enact plant and divisional change
- Approachable yet demanding
- Exceptional ability to coach internal and external teams
- Proven extensive use of Kaizen, Leader Standard Work and Standard Work, 5S tools
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with attention to detail
- Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules
- Knowledge of data collection and interpretation
- Tenacity to accomplish tasks, follow-through, and meet deadlines
- Drive Results
- Plan & Organize
- Influence Others
- Coach & Develop
- Build Trusting Relationships
Nice To Haves
- Green Belt
- Blackbelt
- Experience in project management, associated principles, and tools
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement projects
- Train, coach, and mentor continuous improvement resources for Plant WD
- Deploy corporate continuous improvement initiatives within Plant WD
- Assist in planning activities to ensure timely project deliverables and outcomes
- Plan and facilitate annual strategic planning
- Facilitate team activities including meetings, Kaizen events, and project deliverables
- Consult project teams and plant management on program decisions, strategy, design, and analysis methods
- Lead investigations to support process improvement efforts, collaborating with internal and/or external experts
- Investigate and innovate with new technologies to promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency
- Work closely and collaboratively with teams
- Provide thought leadership and participate in division process improvement programs
- Lead objective annual assessments on the health of Continuous Improvement, LSW, and Tier systems across the plant
- Improve quality and lead times to grow revenue and profitability
- Accountable for improvements in associate engagement, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity
- Attract, retain, and grow manufacturing-level process improvement resources
- Oversee the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees
- Increase associate engagement across the facility
- Develop and establish long-term relationships
- Demonstrate and maintain clear, effective written and verbal communications
- Maintain transparency and clarity of the business plan and initiatives
- Document activities and develop feedback reports to communicate project outcomes and findings
- Calculate and report savings related to activities
- Lead change management efforts and engage divisional leadership support
- Partner with key stakeholders to develop execution strategies and plans
- Develop and support productive relationships with business partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
