Continuous Improvement Engineer

Shaw • Dalton, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Shaw Industries is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer who will be responsible for leading projects as well as the training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement resources for Plant 81 in Dalton, GA. This position 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. The CI Engineer will also facilitate assigned team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables. This role serves as an expert consultant to project teams and plant management on program decisions, strategy, design, and analysis methods, and if needed, leads investigation (with collaboration from internal and/or external experts) to support process improvement efforts. The engineer will investigate and innovate with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency, working closely and collaboratively with teams. This position provides thought leadership and participates in division process improvement programs. The role will help grow revenue and profitability by improving quality and lead times that will add value for our customers. This position is accountable for improvements in associate engagement, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. The role is responsible for attracting, retaining and growth of the manufacturing level continuous improvement resources, and will oversee the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the site. This role is highly involved in increasing the engagement of our associates across the site, requiring superior leadership abilities to develop and establish long-term relationships. The engineer must demonstrate and maintain clear, effective written and verbal communications at the individual and divisional level, maintaining transparency and clarity of the business plan, short term initiatives, and how individual employees support each. The role involves documenting activities and developing feedback reports to communicate project outcomes and/or findings and activities to collaborators and others involved.

Requirements

• Passion for a continuous improvement culture
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree with additional training, experience, and demonstrated capability

Nice To Haves

• Blackbelt preferred
• Experience in project management, associated principles, and tools are preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading projects
• Training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement resources
• Facilitating assigned team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables
• Investigating and innovating with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency
• Attracting, retaining and growth of the manufacturing level continuous improvement resources
• Overseeing the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the site
• Increasing the engagement of our associates across the site
• Documenting activities and developing feedback reports to communicate project outcomes and/or findings and activities to collaborators and others involved
• Leads change management efforts to ensure seamless, flawless execution and engage support from divisional leadership to the process level
• Partners with key stakeholders to develop detailed, comprehensive execution strategies and plans
• Develops and supports productive relationships with business partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level