Continuous Improvement Engineer

Avon Protection • Cadillac, MI

85d • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The continuous improvement Engineer is responsible for driving the improvement of the site through Kaizen and A3 completion. The ideal candidate will utilize lean manufacturing principles and other advanced improvement concepts to optimize operational efficiency. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be expected to meticulously collect and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement. Furthermore, you will play a key role in devising and implementing corrective measures to enhance overall safety, quality, and efficiency within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, etc.) with two years of continuous improvement experience.
• Specialized certifications or trainings in the areas of quality and/or continuous improvement.
• 2+ years' experience applying continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; must be able to provide weekly reports, facilitate kaizen, explain quantitative analysis, and engage teams in presentations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage action items within multiple projects.
• Extensive use of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Vision).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with diverse teams; strong interpersonal, coaching and mentoring skills; ability to achieve results through others by effective delegation and accountability.
• Has solely facilitated at least 5 week-long Kaizen Events.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, experiment, and implement processes to maximize productivity.
• Provide tactical coaching on Lean Methodology and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Conduct process reviews, perform root cause analyses, develop improvement plans and implement lean manufacturing through A3.
• Provide manufacturing with technical engineering support to implement new products and processes into production.
• Responsible for CI Related documentation control, revision, and upkeep.
• Assist in Kaizen-impacted departments completion of flow diagrams, change controls, FMEA, etc.
• Serve as a resource and champion for process improvement initiatives across the organization and with suppliers.
• Work with all levels of employees to identify opportunities for improvement, develop solutions, and implement change.
• Training, mentoring, and guiding team members in improved processes.
• Staying up to date with developments in management and process optimization.
• Create and maintain an environment of continuous improvement by actively managing A3 and Kaizen to improve overall quality.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and 14001 requirements.
• Experience with improving non-manufacturing related processes (i.e. information flow, back/front-office processes, etc.).
• Strong commitment to Standardized Work, 5S, and In-Process Quality.
• Approximately 25% travel required.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company-paid life and AD&D
• Medical/Dental/Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees