Continuous Improvement Associate

Responsibilities

• Key driver of LG’s FI-11 continuous improvement program which includes elements ranging from basic 5S application to formal waste/loss elimination through employees’ suggestions or internal management direction
• Direct support for the planning, coordination and roll-out of SW2.0 Initiatives with multiple departments of the corporation, including Process Loss Improvement, Material Cost and Defects Reduction among others
• Supports development of meaningful key performance indicators (KPI’s) for FI-11 and continuous improvement activities
• Responsible for regular (daily, weekly, monthly) report-out of KPI’s and drives improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams
• Supports regular lecture/cluster training on FI-11, Continuous Improvement, Problem-solving, and Critical Thinking for all levels in the organization
• Supports regulatory and safety compliance for all processes and teams/departments

Qualifications / Skills

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing/factory setting (internships and co-op experience included)
• BBA in Project Management, Operations Management will be considered for this role
• Ability to present training program content in 1:1 or group settings
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge and ability to use MS Office applications, specifically MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to navigate and learn autonomously Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) IT Systems such as Oracle, SAP, etc.

Preferred

• Experience with highly automated and integrated manufacturing systems
• Prior experience with 5S training, Lean, managing continuous improvement projects and audit processes
• Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP certifications
• Experience in start-ups and multicultural workplace
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Dual language (Korean)

Benefits Offered

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role)
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance