Continuous Improvement Associate- Fordsville, KY

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (CI) events throughout the facility to improve processes.
• Help implement process improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Identify potential CI events and verify the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Participate in the lean intern program.
• Support safety and environmental efforts to better serve employees and the community.
• Ensure continuous communication between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions, and customers.
• Identify and implement potential cost reductions.
• Support and role model Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Support the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow and support Quality Systems.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Successful completion of Lean Internship.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to give balanced feedback.
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
• Ability to exhibit patience and control emotions.
• Self-motivated.
• Maintain the highest degree of professionalism.
• Able to make decisions.
• Willingness to learn.
• Tactful, assertive, honest, and ethical.
• Flexible with a positive attitude.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships.
• Ability to get things done through people.

Technical 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.
• Ability to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects.

Communication Skills

• Strong listening skills.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Can communicate technical and non-technical issues.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to communicate at the audience level.

Leadership Skills

• Self-managed and motivated.
• Able to lead by example.
• Able to coach and motivate team.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Good relationship builder.
• Able to facilitate win/win solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple departments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Take initiative.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to be an effective coach.
• Good team-building skills.
• Able to adapt to and manage change.

Business Skills

• Good time management.
• Can handle multiple tasks.
• Good planning skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Results-focused.
• Good recordkeeping skills.

Resume required.