Continuous Improvement Specialist

Lightera • Carrollton, GA

18h

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist assists CI Engineers with, or leads, the implementation of process improvement projects at Carrollton Cable. The role advocates for process improvement and 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 initiatives involving 5S, Jishuken, OEE, scrap, and kaizen.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Some cable operator or maintenance experience.
• 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 skills.
• Ability to finish projects despite time constraints.
• Willingness to make decisions.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, organized, self-paced work without supervision.
• Comfort with public speaking and conducting training.
• Ethical and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of the PDCA continuous improvement process improvement methodology.
• Understanding of Microsoft 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 implementation of process improvement projects at Carrollton Cable.
• Advocate for process improvement and lead change using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology while implementing the Furukawa Production System.
• Support or lead the Small Group Activity (SGA) program.
• Support or lead 5S, Jishuken, OEE, scrap, and kaizen initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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