Continuous Improvement Specialist

Advanced Heat Treat Corp•Waterloo, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Advanced Heat Treat's vision is Exceeding Customer Expectations with UltraGlowing Results! With our 40+ years of heat treat experience and 20+ services, we've helped solve part problems that have impacted agricultural equipment, commercial airplanes, vehicles and much more! From the jobs of a small machine shop to a multi-million dollar aerospace project, we find solutions. AHT has four strategically located facilities: two in Waterloo, Iowa; one in Monroe, Michigan; and one in Cullman, Alabama. We offer the highest standards of quality-ISO/TS16949, FFL and NADCAP certified. AHT offers its UltraGlow® surface treatment processes for engineered steel, cast iron, stainless steel and titanium parts. AHT is recognized as a worldwide leader in the heat treat market. If you are motivated to be part of a values-driven company, are a proven Continuous Improvement professional, and like working in a fast-paced environment of a smaller (but more nimble) organization, join our team as our Continuous Improvement Specialist! You would be working for a family-owned business with a friendly atmosphere at one of our Waterloo, Iowa locations. While this role is based in Iowa, Continuous Improvement happens where the work is being done. You can expect to travel to our Monroe, Michigan and Cullman, Alabama locations approximately every other month for three to five days at a time. The right candidate understands that successful CI implementation may occasionally require more frequent travel or longer stays to build relationships, support teams, and ensure lasting results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, industrial engineering, and/or 2 plus years of proven continuous improvement leadership experience
Highly organized and self-motivated with effective time management skills.
Project self-confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive "can do" attitude
Strong listening and proven continuous improvement skills
Able to successfully solve issues and work to maintain existing systems
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to self-start
Judgement- display willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound judgement, and make timely decisions
Must have experience using CAD software
Committed to AHT Family Values of Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Service, Loyalty and Professionalism

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

Administers the deployment of AHT's continuous improvement program and lean initiatives throughout the organization and at all facilities by leading, directing, supporting, coordinating, training and promoting that philosophy by utilizing Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and/or Value Stream Mapping activities
Strategizes to help set yearly program goals and is responsible for making sure the goals are met
Tracks data and maintains records of continuous improvement activities
Presents on continuous improvement to the management team quarterly
Leads facility continuous improvement champions in coordinating individual facility improvement actions
Provides hands-on support to all departments to truly understand improvement needs and implement changes
Will learn by doing various production processes throughout the organization to connect improvement opportunities to help drive success
Uses continuous improvement methodologies to improve and help implement EHS programs.
Works with Plant Managers to ensure continuous improvement activities are being promoted throughout their facility and to provide design inputs for shop floor rearrangements, equipment design and equipment capacities
Design and help implement tooling to meet customer needs using CAD software