Continuous Improvement Mgr
Duravant · Wood Dale, IL · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
- 10+ years in manufacturing, quality, or process improvement roles
- Strong knowledge of machining and assembly workflows
- Proven success in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing (JIT, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, TPS, SMED)
- Experience leading kaizen events and driving tools such as Standard Work, SMED, 3P, Material Pull, and TPM
- Strong communication and influence skills; able to mentor and train teams
- Able to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization
Position Requirements
- Frequent visits to the manufacturing area
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
- Exposure to noise levels in the work environment that are usually moderate but at times loud
Work Environment
- Office-based position
- Frequent visits to the manufacturing area
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Occasional exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
- Noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate but at times loud