Continuous Improvement Engineer

nGROUP Performance Partners is seeking to add to our team!

The primary function of the Continuous Improvement Engineer is to support implementation of the Labor Management System.

Responsible for supporting continuous improvement projects and best practices by introducing cost-savings projects to ensure LMS and operational objectives are exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Attend account implementation meetings.

* Listen and troubleshoot customer management concerns.

* Be a resource for client improvement initiatives.

* Perform training based on training matrix and standard operating procedures * Develop client specific tools and modify standardized tools as necessary.

* Develop client specific reporting based on client requests.

* Continuous process improvements.

* Utilize lean techniques to improve overall efficiency of work areas.

* Develop and utilize method training for individuals.

* Schedule personnel forecast meetings with customer management.

* Identify staffing increases or decreases based upon achieving productivity goals.

* Monitor down time, performs troubleshooting as needed to create maximum efficiency Required Competencies: * Knowledge of industrial engineering and scientific workforce management.

* Knowledge of production standards, quality standards, labor components, and workplace safety.

* Knowledge of general manufacturing practices.

* Knowledge of OSHA guidelines.

* Creation of production standards and associated incentive structures.

* Six Sigma knowledge or certification, LEAN methodology.

Education and/or Experience: Industrial Engineering degree is required with one to two years industry experience working in a production-oriented work environment, warehouse or distribution center.

Language Skills: * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures.

* Bi-lingual skills are a plus.

* Travel is expected to support continuous improvement and implementation projects within region.

Travel will vary up to 60%