Continuous Improvement Associate- Fordsville, KY

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead or participate in continuous improvement (CI) events throughout the facility to help improve processes.

Help implement process improvement activities throughout the facility.

Identifies potential CI events.

Verifies the effectiveness of process improvements.

Supports the lean intern program.

Supports and participates in safety & environmental efforts to better serve employees and the community.

Ensures continuous communication occurs between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions, and customers as necessary.

Identifies and implements potential cost reductions.

Supports and role models Vision and Guiding Principles.

Follows all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.

Works flexible hours.

Prior experience working on continuous improvement efforts within a team is preferred.

Understands statistical techniques.

Able to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects.

Educational Requirements

Previous manufacturing experience.

Successful completion of Lean Internship.

Skills

• Good computer skills.
• Good follow-up skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of production processes.
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Prior experience working on continuous improvement efforts within a team.
• Understanding of statistical techniques.
• Able to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects.
• Strong listening skills.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Can communicate technical and non-technical issues.
• Teaching ability.
• Communicates at audience level.
• Good time management.
• Good planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Good recordkeeping skills.

Leadership Skills

• Self-managed and motivated.
• Leads by example.
• Coaches and motivates team.
• Has good facilitation skills.
• Builds and sustains relationships.
• Facilitates win/win solutions.
• Works with multiple departments.
• Handles multiple projects.
• Takes initiative.
• Works in a team setting.
• Organizes effectively.
• Effective coach.
• Good team building skills.
• Able to adapt to and manage change.

Business Skills

• Good time management.
• Handles multiple tasks.
• Good planning skills.
• Meets deadlines.
• Results focused.