Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carboline•Weatherford, TX

14h•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer assists in developing and implementing the organization’s continuous improvement and lean vision. The role coaches, mentors, and leads teams to establish a culture of continuous improvement, supports adherence to lean manufacturing principles, and plans and facilitates strategic plans across multiple plant locations. The engineer plans and coordinates lean manufacturing strategies and activities, including kaizen and continuous improvement events, value stream mapping, and statistical problem solving. This includes planning events and resources, training and leading teams, achieving event objectives, and documenting performance. The role leads improvement efforts focused on reliability, ease of use and maintenance, reduced changeover times, and elimination of production losses. The position develops lean leadership within local operations teams, transfers completed project ownership to those teams, and supports ongoing efforts to sustain results. It also requires effective communication and collaboration across teams, adherence to quality and safety procedures, and professional, respectful conduct.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing lean manufacturing strategies that support the overarching global business strategy.
Coordinate lean manufacturing events and activities, including kaizen and continuous improvement events, value stream mapping, and statistical problem solving.
Plan events and resources, train and lead teams, achieve event objectives, and document performance.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve reliability and ease of use and maintenance, minimize changeover times, and eradicate production losses.
Coach and mentor operations staff, supervisors, and crew leads on continuous improvement methods and processes.
Develop lean leadership within local operations teams so they can lead and execute plant-level lean activities aligned with business strategy.
Transition ownership of completed projects to local operations teams and support activities to sustain results.
Maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively with members of other teams to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities.
Communicate information to supervisors, peers, or subordinates in writing or in person.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
Perform assigned tasks using specific operating procedures and department-specific quality control processes and procedures.
Treat people with dignity and respect and conduct business with integrity.
Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation quality principles and participate in departmental and company-wide quality activities.
Follow safety procedures and company policies.