Continuous Improvement Specialist

Tenneco • Marshall, MI

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist drives the execution of site continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate non-value-added activities and improve operational excellence. The position assists with identifying and sharing manufacturing best practices and supports an operational excellence culture throughout plant operations, with an emphasis on sustainable development.

The role works with site leaders and the focused factory team to develop, implement, and sustain improvement projects aligned with strategic and business operating plans. It leads initiatives from idea generation through strategic execution, mentors and trains employees, and provides strategic insight into organizational progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in operations.
• Experience guiding team progress for continuous improvement projects or programs.
• Experience designing, implementing, and leading continuous improvement projects or programs.
• Thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity, and throughput improvement.
• Hands-on experience with Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods, including LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, and TQM.
• Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to deliver chartered objectives and projects.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, including planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and numerical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.
• Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes.
• Work with site leaders using project charters and deliverables to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes, including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies.
• Mentor and train employees to realize benefits from continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent for the site and organization.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and prioritize them with the focused factory team.
• Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation through strategic execution, and provide strategic insight and evaluation of organizational progress.
• Mentor Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff, and front-line personnel.
• Participate in developing and influencing strategy, planning, and execution according to project or initiative needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level