Continuous Improvement Engineer
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Specialist - Materials will support the Site Leader in creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement, assess Lean Methodology needs, deliver and/or coordinate proper training, and understand the current process state. They will identify efficiency/improvement opportunities and lead cross-functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business utilizing Lean methodologies. Focus areas include Strategy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Continuous Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management & Total Preventive Management. Automation opportunities identified will be documented and applied where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or related field or related experience
- 5+ years working experience in manufacturing applying Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years’ work experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement activities and financial calculation of savings, budget forecasting, ROI calculation and ration analysis.
- Trained in Lean manufacturing Principles (5S, Waste Elimination, Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Lead Time Reduction)
- Strong analytical skills and extensive experience in financial calculations of savings and return of investment.
- Experience in developing continuous improvement activities in material management and SIOP (Sales Inventory Operating Planning) improvement activities.
- Experience in operational performance evaluation (Efficiency/Utilization)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies with value stream mapping to enhance efficiency and streamline materials control processes within the manufacturing plant.
- Analyze existing materials management systems and identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination utilizing problem-solving tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement in materials flow and inventory management.
- Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and eliminate bottlenecks in materials control workflows by developing standard operation procedures, standard work, and 5S.
- Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate defects, reducing variability and improving overall materials quality.
- Train and mentor materials control staff on continuous improvement methodologies and best practices.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives by developing visual management boards.
- Collaborate with suppliers to optimize supply chain processes and enhance materials delivery reliability.
- Lead Kaizen activities and track financial savings for validation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership development
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
