Continuous Improvement Leader

Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.• Champaign, IL, US, IL

3h•$75,164 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads and/or coordinates projects identified by the Operations Manager using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. The Continuous Improvement Leader drives process improvement activities to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and schedule, and supports plant initiatives relating to continuous improvement. This position also involves recruiting, training, and leading project team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Three to five years of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have experience with Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing.
Excellent project management, presentation, training, team leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to positively affect others with knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Ability to develop, execute and monitor plans.
Ability to interact well within all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and project management software.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Lean/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on processes and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
Track project progress, report results, and ensure sustainability of improvements.
Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis sessions.
Educate and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
Promote a culture of problem-solving and innovation throughout the organization.
Leads improvement projects and effectively coordinates these projects with department managers, project sponsors, and other AFSI personnel to ensure successful integration and prevent potential conflicts with other initiatives.
Identifies, defines, leads, and implements improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Provides training and serves as a technical resource to spread knowledge and usage of Continuous Improvement tools throughout the AFSI organization.
Coordinates with other Operations team members to develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Maintains, analyzes, and controls TPM.
Continues personal studies through corporate programs, outside seminars, and educational institutions in order to maintain and improve knowledge of current continuous improvement initiatives.
Works in a safe manner, following all safety policies and procedures while keeping in mind other’s safety.
Reports any accidents and potentially unsafe conditions or unsafe acts immediately to appropriate supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.