Continuous Improvement Specialist - Columbia

Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Utilize continuous improvement strategies, tools, and techniques to optimize manufacturing processes and increase efficiency * Value Stream Map existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement * Lead cross-functional shop floor teams and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence * Identify site improvement opportunities based on potential impact and return on investment * Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are aligned, and sustained with business goals and objectives * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives and make recommendations for further improvements * Data collection for scrap and defect cause with shop floor and quality operators * Site level training, coaching and support for continuous improvement tools and applications * Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits Qualifications: * • Bachelor's degree (preferred Industrial Engineering) * • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in continuous improvement, preferably manufacturing environment * • Demonstrated experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, or similar * • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities * • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams * • Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives * • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Minitab, Excel, Word and Power Point.

* • Greenbelt Certification Preferred * • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus