Continuous Improvement Engineer

Shaw•Andalusia, AL

12h

About The Position

Shaw Industries is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects, and the training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement sources for Plant 65 in Andalusia, AL. This position is also responsible for deploying corporate continuous improvement initiatives within Plant 65. The CI Engineer will report directly to the Extrusion Plant Manager with dotted line reporting to the Residential Premium Divisional Continuous Improvement Leader. Areas Strategy 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 including planning and facilitation of annual strategic planning. The CI Engineer will also facilitate assigned team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables. 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. Investigate and innovate with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency. Work closely and collaboratively with teams. Provides thought leadership and participates in division process improvement programs. Lead objective annual assessments on the health of Continuous Improvement, LSW, Tier systems across the plant. Growth This position 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. People Responsible for attracting, retaining and growth of the manufacturing level process improvement resources. Oversee the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the facility. Highly involved in increasing the engagement of our associates across the facility. Have superior leadership abilities; able to develop and establish long-term relationships. Demonstrate and maintain clear, effective written and verbal communications at the individual and divisional level – maintain transparency and clarity of the business plan, short term initiatives, and how individual employees support each. Drive Results Document activities and develop feedback report to communicate project outcomes and/or findings and activities to collaborators and others involved. This includes calculation and reporting of savings related to activities.

Requirements

This position must have a passion for a culture of continuous improvement
Have the presence and leadership required to enact plant and divisional change
Be approachable yet demanding
Possess 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
Experience in project management, associated principles, and tools are preferred
Tenacity to accomplish tasks, follow-through, and meet deadlines
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
Bachelor’s degree with additional training such as Green Belt preferred but will give consideration to well qualified candidates with experience in continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting

Nice To Haves

Certified blackbelt preferred
Bachelor’s degree with additional training such as Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement projects
Training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement sources for Plant 65
Deploying corporate continuous improvement initiatives within Plant 65
Planning activities to assure project deliverables
Facilitate team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables
Expert consultant to project teams and plant management on program decisions, strategy, design, and analysis methods
Leads investigation to support process improvement efforts
Investigate and innovate with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency
Provides thought leadership and participates in division process improvement programs
Lead objective annual assessments on the health of Continuous Improvement, LSW, Tier systems across the plant
Attracting, retaining and growth of the manufacturing level process improvement resources
Oversee the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the facility
Increasing the engagement of our associates across the facility
Document activities and develop feedback report to communicate project outcomes and/or findings and activities to collaborators and others involved
Calculation and reporting of savings related to activities