Continuous Improvement Leader

THE HILLIARD CORPORATION•City of Elmira, NY

2d•$51,200 - $68,200•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Process Optimization Manager, the Continuous Improvement Leader (CIL) is responsible to promote the core value of Continuous Improvement by facilitating, supporting, and coordinating cross functional process improvement teams and projects while emphasizing the use of lean methods, in alignment with the strategic goals to drive process focused business results. The CI leader will also help to cultivate the CI culture by demonstrating leadership through motivating, engaging, and coaching employees at all levels of the organization to achieve business objectives and inspire change.

Requirements

AS Degree in a technical field.
Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
BS, BA, or similar degree with an emphasis in manufacturing or equivalent is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to engage a cross functional team towards a desired outcome.
Strong training, presentation, and communication skills- both written and oral.
Project management experience required and ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at a strategic and functional level.
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
Technical mastery of process improvement methodologies.
Proficient with computers; Microsoft office suite and Microsoft Visio a plus.
Proactive coaching and change management skills with a strong drive to improve.
While performing the duties of this job, the CIL is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The CIL will be required to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The CIL must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including an emphasis on safety in all CI related activities.
Ability to work independently and in a team, oriented collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with the leadership team to prioritize and identify improvement initiatives.
Work on improvement projects that align with business strategies as defined by the Process Optimization Manager.
Assists departments with projects as needed.
Facilitate and lead CI events as assigned while empowering employees to present ideas and create improvements using methods of culture-appropriate team building, team energizing, data gathering and analysis, problem solving and project management skills.
Facilitate lean training companywide.
Facilitates and gives feedback to the continuous improvement committee.
Focus on sustainability in all CI activities.
Provides event follow up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and the achievement of expected benefits.
Uses necessary measurement, analysis, and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements.
Maintains reports and performance metrics to measure the success of the projects.
Coordinates with related departments and functions to assure appropriate information flow and understanding of overall process improvement direction.
Gives direction to the UCIL’s as defined by the Process Optimization Manager.
Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.