Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lincoln Industries•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Lead and implement continuous improvement (CI) culture throughout the organization while being responsible for the identification, prioritization, and implementation of CI projects and training. Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of a team- based servant leadership approach, strong technical knowledge, and proper use of continuous improvement tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, JIT, etc.)
Training and coaching experience
Strong communication skills – shop floor through management
Creative thought process
Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing industry.
Lean Certification
Leadership experience
Project Management
Financial justification
Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

Coach people in lean methodology and CI mindset utilizing kaizen, lean training and exercises/demonstrations.
Lead and influence others through improvement activities/events with a project team or by themselves, executing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Effectively manages organizational change of process improvements and is a passionate advocate for implementing CI methodologies
Facilitates CI workshops including preparing agendas, group activities, documents and training content
Provide assistance to production personnel in implementing improvement ideas and other resources they may need
Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of process improvements and best practices focused on improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity (Labor and Material).
Process mapping, value stream mapping, and identifying inefficiencies in business and manufacturing processes.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
Facilitate financial justification for new projects.
Ensures follow-up on improvement events are completed and realized gains are maintained. This includes scheduling and facilitating on-going status reviews with all vested parties.
Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.