07 - Team Leader, Continuous Improvement 2

Support the Continuous Improvement (CI) manager and team in developing the CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for one or more customers or departments, along with strategy deployment plans to deliver that vision. Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities to execute the plan while building foundational CI knowledge through training and hands-on involvement. Work under moderate supervision and manage resources to effectively help execute strategy deployment plans.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support the execution of the yearly CI activities plan, ensuring project goals are met.
• Participate in Gemba (Go and See) activities, perform weekly improvement tasks, and provide suggestions to the Kaizen team.
• Participate in or lead process improvement-based CI workshops (e.g., External Kaizen Workshop, Internal Kaizen Workshop, VSM).
• Support the delivery of performance results that directly contribute to site and corporate performance.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and Daily Improvement Activities with area owners.
• Support and lead Line Balancing for process improvement.
• Identify good practices for possible deployment to other customers or departments.
• Support the delivery of CI training and lead specific training topics.
• Work toward achieving CI for Employees and CI for Leadership certifications.

Requirements

• Basic proficiency in Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
• Understanding of production operations and operator responsibilities.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
• Strong collaboration, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with leadership, teamwork, initiative, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in CI, either in manufacturing or office environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or a two/three-year community college diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, or hazardous substances.
• Regular periods of sitting and/or standing, with sustained visual concentration on operations.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, time studies, assembling workstations, labeling, floor taping).
• Occasional overnight travel required.