Continuous Improvement Specialist

Verst Careers•Hebron, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive operational excellence by identifying, leading, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and like methodologies to eliminate waste, train staff, and foster a culture of ongoing optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required
Lean Six Sigma certification a must: Green Belt or higher preferred
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams
Ability to understand, follow and enforce company policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel to satellite locations

Responsibilities

Analyze existing business or manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Lead Kaizen events, and Six Sigma initiatives from inception to implementation.
Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cost reduction, waste reduction, and productivity gains.
Create, maintain, and update value stream maps to illustrate workflows, identify bottlenecks, and pinpoint non-value-added activities.
Ability to managing a project's entire lifecycle, from initial conception to project closure
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Ability to understand diverse perspectives from the C-Suite to the frontline
Participates in departmental or interdepartmental meetings
Customer (internal & external) interfacing skills to illustrate the achievable goal/s
Navigate change management workflows, addressing feedback, and maintaining quality control throughout the project's life
Verification of effectiveness - check products and processes to ensure all specified requirements are met and sustained
Optimize space utilization to increase growth potential in a space constricted environment
Work with the Safety and Compliance department to ensure safety and mitigate risk