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Position Summary: Support Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives through technical expertise, problem solving techniques, and quality systems analysis. Determine ways to eliminate waste in production processes. Â Devise efficient ways to use workers, machines, materials, and information to make a product. Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvement using strengths of fellow associates and educate team members on value of Lean.
Position Responsibilities:
•   Clearly communicate the Continuous Improvement group’s philosophy, vision, and expectations.
•   Lead value stream mapping exercises to identify and document opportunities to improve the business (Current & Future state). Develop and execute project plans in order to achieve the Future State.
•   Develop and implement sustainable 6S, visual control, Load Smoothing, Total Productive Maintenance, and other Lean programs.
•   Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace flow & layout, as well as equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean concepts.
•   Facilitate continuous improvement activities via Kaizens, Trainings, DMAIC projects, and through daily interaction with site associates.
•   Facilitate leadership and others to Gemba to truly understand and implement improvements.
•   Deliver and improve the process of training and development of site employees regarding Lean concepts.
•   Audit processes 6S efforts to ensure sustainability.
•   Uses video/time study to address real or perceived issues with labor standards.
•   Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees and peers through interpersonal skills and timely communication.Â
•   Act as a change agent in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
•   BS degree in Engineering and/or equivalent experience - requiredÂ
•   3-5+ years of manufacturing experience desired
•   Knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes - required
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) - required
•   Must be process/results oriented and demonstrate attention-to-detail
•   Working knowledge of office technical tools and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, AutoCAD, analysis of manufacturing data)
•   Background/familiarity of Lean tools (DMAIC, Visual Management, 6S, etc.)
Physical demands and work environment:
•   Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting <20 lbs.; occasionally lifting >35 lbs.; team lift >35 lbs.
•   Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required.Â
•   Sitting/Standing: Must be able to sit and/or stand up to 8 hours.
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