Continuous Improvement Engineer

Objective:

Lead positive change through project management, continuous improvement, and Lean methodologies. In this role you will work within elements of the sciences of manufacturing and industrial engineering while keeping continuous improvement fundamentals at the forefront. The right candidate will use effective project management practices and be focused on identifying and implementing solutions to improve employee morale, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and safety performance throughout the plant. Generally, this positionâ s coverage occurs during 1st shift, but flexibility to provide coverage for occasional projects and tasks occurring off-shift is essential. The right candidate will have a positive attitude and possess the aptitude and drive to take initiative to make things happen independently. This position reports to the Plant CI Manager.

Duties:

Work cross-functionally with and provide CI support to all departments/business disciplines including production, safety, quality, engineering, and maintenance

Provide engineering / CI support for improvement projects, product changeovers and process improvement Kaizens and workshops

Facilitating training as needed (continuous improvement tools / lean concepts, product / process rollouts, process updates etc.)

Utilize project management techniques including effective communication, implementation, cost/benefit analysis, and resource allocation

Use various Microsoft and other computer software to track/manage projects, evaluate production processes, and create visual aids / management tools

Be intentional in developing relationships with shop floor employees, learn their processes and be an advocate for sounding opportunities around production, quality, safety

Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas

This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Candidates should be comfortable working in industrial environments, which may include exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Requirements:

Bachelorâ s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

2+ years of experience in manufacturing

1+ years of experience with continuous improvement preferred

Experience and moderate proficiency in MS Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Projects, and Vizio) required

Basic understanding of or experience with VBA preferred

Experience in providing training/coaching across multiple levels within an organization preferred

Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize projects and tasks

Must be able to work independently and with a team

Excellent communication skills across multiple mediums (verbal, written, electronic)