Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for any demand our customers require. The Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader is responsible for driving process improvement projects based on lean methodologies and practices throughout the Bethlehem campus to increase operational efficiency. In this role, the CI Leader will provide leadership to implement sustainable change in the organization. This role requires a highly motivated individual who is capable of driving change and improve processes while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or Operations Management
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role with a proven track record of applying Lean & implementing CI initiatives
Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies & tool set such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Shop floor Management
Proven Project Management experience
Good SAP knowledge

Nice To Haves

PM certification such as PMP, Prince2 is a plus
Light 2D CAD knowledge is a plus
Experience as a Manufacturing / Production Engineer is a plus
Experience in factory planning and logistics is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify, define, prioritize and lead the execution of improvement projects in direct and indirect areas
Define effective KPI’s and success criteria to measure the performance of projects
Analyze and evaluate current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and develop and execute improvement plans
Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement projects, including facilitating meetings / workshops and communicating project updates
Train and coach employees on CI methodologies, tools and techniques
Ensure that all projects and initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and objectives
Track and report on the progress of CI initiatives, including identifying and addressing any barriers to success
Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive cultural change and create a CI mindset throughout the organization
Identify and recommend opportunities for automation and process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce waste
Create lessons learned and best practices to share within the organization’s lean network