Continuous Improvement Specialist

Prysmian S.P.A • Claremont, NC

366d

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts
• B.S. in Engineering or Business Degree
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex process flow and machinery
• Expert in Lean tools specifically Kaizen, various problem-solving tools, 6S and process flow mapping
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams to execute and deliver plant priorities
• Ability to prioritize tasks to make progress on short term and long-term initiatives
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and across different departments
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure situations
• CI Practitioner or Greenbelt Certification as minimum
• Excellent communication skills & strong presentation skills
• Experience working with large sets of data and making data driven decisions
• Ability to contribute to the team's culture of continuous process changes and improvements
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide leadership to drive site strategy to execution.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in a quality and continuous improvement in a manufacturing role
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate projects to successful completion in a timely manner
• Experience in fiber or cable industry

Responsibilities

• Investigation of customer claims, supplier quality issues, and internal non-conformities
• Lead ad hoc cross-functional teams to address resolution
• Conduct data analysis to support RCA
• Document results of RCA & CA (8D, IR, A3, etc.)
• Communicate with relevant outside parties (customers, suppliers, R&D, other BU plants)
• Create a Continuous Improvement vision based on the Operational Excellence Assessment stages and Hoshin Kanri objectives
• Implement the regional CI strategy/system to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost
• Reduce forms of waste in both manufacturing processes and transactional processes that support production
• Lead and develop a Kaizen schedule to improve CI culture and SQPDIC objectives of the plant
• Partner with the Plant Manager to drive the Continuous Improvement agenda at all levels of the plant
• Facilitate CI Council, to validate the effectiveness of Kaizen of the overall continuous improvement agenda
• Act as a change agent utilizing facts at the Gemba to drive advice and counsel to leaders and teams on issues impacting SQPDIC targets
• Own the local training and development of non-desk workers, desk workers, and staff leaders
• Encourage the use of CI tools and CI behaviors and promote Lean Six Sigma integration
• Product / process reporting - Cpk's for key parameters
• Oversee lab test schedule and results
• Audit significant process/material changes
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree