Sr. Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Identifies improvement opportunities across all functions throughout the enterprise by partnering and supporting the execution of continuous improvement events. Provides support for all activities related to continuous improvement efforts and enhancing knowledge of the tools and techniques within the Wabash Management System (WMS), as well as other lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Desired Majors: Engineering or Technology (industrial or mechanical), Business, Supply Chain, Organizational Leadership & Supervision)
Two to five years of continuous improvement experience, with demonstrated deployment of lean concepts that drive improvements
Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with superior time management ability
Ability to take direction from several sources, prioritize accordingly and work under tight deadlines
Ability to motivate and coach teams to drive results
Superior interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels within the organization, as well as external vendors
Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy
Ability to problem solve using known processes (PDCA, DMAIC, etc.) to deliver results
Capacity to perform in a constantly changing high pressure environment
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Experience constructing Value Stream Maps (current and future states), identifying improvements and leading cross-functional teams in developing line improvements
Create Remarkable Teams: Build partnerships, share knowledge, and create inclusive environment
Have a Growth Mindset: Push for and accept ideas to do things better and faster and seek opportunities to develop new skills
Win together: Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Responsibilities

Works across Wabash enterprise, including all functions and discipline of office and operations, to support lean improvement efforts (i.e., facilitate implementation of WMS, identify flow opportunities, identify sequence of events, and define constraints or continuous improvement opportunities)
Delivers foundational skills training across the enterprise and actively coaches to integrate skills into WMS process to ensure success of programs, including assessment
Evaluates effectiveness of training and assures appropriate revisions are made, ensuring processes support corporate policy in areas of health, safety, and environmental assurance
Analyzes program progress, utilizing problem solving, surveys, and assessments to understand areas for continuous improvement of WMS Programs
Periodically reports team performance, implementation schedules, performance to measures, and assessments of WMS or Continuous Improvement Process to Senior Leadership Team
Maintains up-to-date, state-of-the-art knowledge of WMS and Enterprise Lean techniques and shares information with other team members
Coordinates multiple continuous improvement projects concurrently in cooperation with internal customers
Develops short-range and long-range plans with internal customers to transform the value stream and remove waste
Maintains budget and meets deadlines during projects
Other duties as assigned