Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer

Samuel Whittar Incorporated • Riverside, CA

106d • $90,000 - $121,220

About The Position

The position involves leading the execution of continuous improvement projects aimed at minimizing costs and enhancing stakeholder experiences. Responsibilities include evaluating tools that boost productivity, providing training and coaching on continuous improvement methodologies, and conducting detailed process analyses. The role requires developing business process maps, documenting workflows, and managing change during process deployments. The individual will also contribute to manufacturing strategy development and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management preferred.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to monitor and assess performance for improvements.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to drive P&L change.
• Disciplined execution and accountability.
• Integrity and ethical behavior.
• Ability to manage stress and time effectively.
• Problem sensitivity and dependability.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Customer service knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent training and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in the identification, selection, and prioritization of opportunities to minimize cost.
• Provide recommendations and deliver strategic solutions to support cost effectiveness.
• Participate in evaluation of tools and utilities that boost productivity or improve processes.
• Provide training and coaching to front line leaders and other designated personnel in the use of continuous improvement tools and methodology.
• Coach and mentor teams, process owners, sponsors, leaders, and individuals using defined tools and techniques.
• Lead, train, and coach employees at all levels on lean and extrusion processes.
• Conduct interviews to understand and document processes.
• Develop business process maps and supporting documentation spanning multiple functional areas.
• Document business process flows using Visio-style diagramming.
• Create process models, procedures, specifications, diagrams, and charts.
• Identify and present process data and workflow constraints to management.
• Perform detailed process analysis to drive optimized business processes.
• Participate in process improvement through stakeholder interviews and facilitated sessions.
• Manage change and conflict during process deployment.
• Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing business processes.
• Contribute to the development of manufacturing strategy.
• Define the current condition of the facility to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Follow projects through from conception to completion.
• Maintain, compile, analyze, and report metrics of improvement projects.
• Identify, assess, facilitate, design, and coach implementation of CI methods and techniques.
• Facilitate successful kaizen, problem solving, and rapid improvement process events.
• Provide a plant-wide framework for CI implementation.
• Lead and coach others in determining specific measures of performance and productivity improvements.
• Provide training and consultative assistance for all levels of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $90,000 - $121,220.
• Pay determined based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience.
• Focus on pay equity and internal equity of current team members.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree