Continuous Improvement Specialist

Carter Machinery Careers•Mechanicsville, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, and leading project teams to improve critical business processes. The individual in this position will effectively use proven Lean Six Sigma Methodology to address large scoped projects, complex problems and lead to fact-based decision making.

Requirements

Successful completion and thorough understanding of CPS, DMAIC, DMEDI methods of Six Sigma problem solving.
Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
Results oriented and an effective business systems thinker.
Able to see the big picture and understand how the many business units at Carter interact with each other.
Able to manage risk and unknowns during each project life cycle.
Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks at once and possess strong organizational, planning and follow-up skills.
Able to network and work successfully with other departments and team members.
Possess strong communication and presentation skills.
Able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical skills with ability to evaluate facts and maintain good judgment when making decisions.
Excellent PC skills with knowledge of Power Point and Excel required.
Must have excellent driving record.
Willing to travel and work hours required by job.

Nice To Haves

Basic AS/400 SEQUEL & SQL query skills preferred.
Prior exposure to Six Sigma, Lean and Continuous Improvement processes.
Project management experience and college degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and lead project teams to improve critical business processes.
Effectively use proven Lean Six Sigma Methodology to address large scoped projects and complex problems.
Lead to fact-based decision making.
Provide solutions that will improve the company’s ability to meet customer expectations, improve quality, reduce cycle times, reduce costs, and increase profits.
Facilitate and coordinate projects to ensure effective process research, development and implementation.
Conduct training to small and large groups.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.