Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing and project management principles in support of meeting financial, business and leadership development goals. These efforts include Kaizen improvements, Standard Work and Process development, 5S, Problem Solving, Lean Training, and Project Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to:

• Develop and execute lean initiatives, including: standard work, process engineering, value stream mapping, 5S, visual  work-center, Kanban, and other lean tools and principles.

• Will create documents and update standard work documents in support of production processes.

• Drive process improvement efforts through Kaizen, Problem Solving and Program Management activities toward improving Team Member Quality of Life, and Customer’s Product Quality using deliberate planning and execution, and a PDCA methodology.

• Develop and Reengineer processes toward continuously improving operational flows, efficiencies, and work efforts.

• Develop and maintain detailed process maps, metrics, and control plans for the key manufacturing processes.

• Train and coach process owners, process improvement leaders, project teams and line team members in the use of standard work, 5S, improvement tools and problem solving.

• Acts as change agent to instill Lean culture throughout the plant.

• Support projects such as: costs reduction efforts, process control improvements, machine reliability improvements, and new product and process introduction.

• Identify gaps in processes using observations, research, and benchmarking to initiate, plan and execute improvement initiatives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Manufacturing environment, with exposure to wood dusts and cabinet making related materials.
• Exposure to hot/cold elements due to non-climate controlled environment Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required.
• Work is primarily day shift.  Occasional need to flex schedule to train and support night shift.
• Overtime follows the plant schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping.
• Frequently walking and standing in manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• A working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods and tools.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Some college experience is preferred.
• Spanish Language Proficiency required: native speaker or intermediate level read, write, speak
• Strong change management skills and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent follow through and sense of urgency
• Positive attitude and self-driven to succeed
• Intermediate Experience with Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Power Point and Word

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• A working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods and tools.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Some college experience is preferred.
• Spanish Language Proficiency required: native speaker or intermediate level read, write, speak
• Strong change management skills and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent follow through and sense of urgency
• Positive attitude and self-driven to succeed
• Intermediate Experience with Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Power Point and Word

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.