Continuous Improvement Specialist

Lightera • Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist assists CI Engineers or leads the implementation of process improvement projects at Carrollton Cable. The role advocates for change using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology while implementing the Furukawa Production System. It supports or leads the Small Group Activity (SGA) program and contributes to 5S, Jishuken, OEE, scrap, and kaizen initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Some experience in cable operations or maintenance.
• Some project and/or process improvement experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and a team-oriented approach.
• Good understanding of the major processes at Carrollton Cable.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to finish projects despite time constraints.
• Comfort making decisions.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, self-paced, and organized, with the ability to work without supervision.
• Comfort with public speaking and conducting training.
• Ethical and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience or knowledge.
• Knowledge of the PDCA continuous improvement process improvement methodology.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and email.
• Experience as a lead operator and/or leading small projects, activities, or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist CI Engineers with or lead the implementation of process improvement projects.
• Advocate for process improvement and lead change using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology at Carrollton Cable.
• Help implement the Furukawa Production System.
• Support or lead the Small Group Activity (SGA) program.
• Contribute to 5S, Jishuken, OEE, scrap, and kaizen initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED