Continuous Improvement Engineer

GAF • Newton, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. About GAF - Newton, Kansas Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!” New Plant, New Opportunities If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time. The Residential Operations GAF Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for supporting the integration of continuous improvement in the plant operations at a specific plant or multiple plants. Responsible and accountable for continuous improvement and efficiencies across the plant's products, systems, operations and processes. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager. The ideal candidate will have a solid lean and/or six sigma background with the ability to coach, train and drive these projects within the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) preferably in Engineering
• The equivalent of 5+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing
• Experience in implementing continuous improvements and improvement systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supporting logistics, supply chain and 3rd party outsourcing and application of industrial systems management (IE methods)
• Excellent leadership, organizational and follow-up skills
• Strong problem solving, team building, planning and decision-making skills
• Driven and able to influence others through leadership, teaching, and hands-on demonstrations of Lean principles and practices
• Able to communicate effectively through all facets of the organization
• Positive influencing, encouraging, and motivating others to get results
• Effective presentation and group facilitation skills are required
• Proficient in developing Google Sheets, Slides, etc
• Knowledgeable of bills of material, inventory methods, and purchasing strategies
• Solid understanding of quality systems (data management, lab/test equipment calibration management, sampling and test plans, nonconformance/disposition, supplier management, CAPA, auditing)
• Ability to work independently, manage through others and maintain schedules and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of lean principles to drive results (Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, Cost Management) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• This is a change agent role meaning it is accountable for achieving results by implementing lean manufacturing methods through influence, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring the production and support teams (without any direct authority)
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by engaging people in improving the business. Developing the site team through hands-on improvement projects combined with relevant training in all manufacturing, support, and administrative functions
• Measure and report progress to the site team and Plant Manager. Ensuring that improvement projects and training are consistent with GAF Business Systems standards and sustained over time.
• Advertising the plant team’s successes to upper management and ensuring credit is given at the lowest level possible in the organization
• Conduct gap assessments and ensure conformance to requirements of GAF Business Systems standards
• Develop programs for quality improvements and actively promotes Continuous Improvement
• Present, facilitates and leads assigned process improvement events (Kaizen)
• Train and develop staff competencies in basic and advanced problem solving methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-organizational manufacturing management teams to ensure appropriate participation and support

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees