Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Altek Electronics, Inc. • Torrington, CT

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvements Specialist reduces waste while maintaining quality by identifying areas for improvement and leading the efforts in cross functional teams to implement those improvements.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Hands-On experience with leading continuous improvement projects and implementing lean manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and documentation.
• Ability to measure and analyze productivity data in order to monitor and measure results.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to influence without authority
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Electronic filing of records)
• Must have a BS or equivalent experience in a related area

Nice To Haves

• J-Std and/or IPC certifications preferred or the ability to obtain such certifications within an agreed upon time frame.
• Work experience in the applicable area of manufacturing is preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes lean principles to improve the operations and processes our organization by analyzing production workflows, workspace design, and resource utilization to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or waste.
• Collects, documents, and interprets production data to identify areas to streamline and improve productivity.
• Develops metrics to measure and monitor key production processes and evaluates the impacts of lean principles against costs, quality, and delivery goals.
• Educates employees about lean concepts to ensure initiatives are integrated into workflows and processes.
• Supports supervisors and/or operators in the resolution of quality problems
• Actively participates in quality initiatives by participating in problem solving, process improvements and performance measurements.
• Responsible for understanding & following company, and or manufacturing guidelines/procedures
• Responsible for product quality as defined by internal and external customers, work instructions, specifications, and procedures.
• Responsible for following established safety rules & 6S

Benefits

• Medical Plans with company HSA contributions
• Dental
• Vision – employee coverage paid by employer
• Employer paid Life up to $50,000
• Options for additional life
• Critical Illness, Personal Accident and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• 401k plan with up to 4% company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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