Continuous Improvement Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Wickliffe, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency/improvement opportunities, then leading cross-functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles. Focus areas would include but are not limited to; interval or lead-time reduction, reduction of human errors, process re-designs that result in the reduction of the number of steps and eliminate other forms of process waste.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and deep process orientation
Experience in developing various process documentation (SOP, ISO, etc.)
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Nice To Haves

Work experience in Lean Six Sigma process application a plus.
Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the plant in 6S initiatives driving a cultural change
Work with department managers/supervisors on 6S changes for their sections, take their vision and direct 6S principles
Work closely with Facilities Manager and Engineer to coordinate installation projects
Standardize processes across plant departments, developing Standard Operating Procedures
Implement process management/process improvement initiatives following Lean Six Sigma principles
Create new self-sustaining processes that include identifying and tracking the appropriate KPIs
Lead/drive process changes, improvements, value stream mapping
Champion communication between organizations at all levels
Facilitate cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectives
Work with Process Engineers to standardize Operating Procedures (Work Instructions); increase workflow efficiency
Follow and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety policies
Work with Operations employees on 6S changes for their departments