Continuous Improvement (Plant CI) Specialist

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prep work for breakthrough value stream kaizen events including baseline data collection, time observations and process mapping as assigned.
• Participate in and facilitate Practical Problem-Solving Initiatives and Kaizen Event/Bursts/Go-gets following MasterBrand Way as needed.
• Manage Standard operations documents including creation and updating of Standard Operating Sheets (SOS), standard work packets and TPMs among other documents.
• Audit Kaizens, Standard Processes, Standard Work, LPA, and DM Boards as directed.
• Interacts with multiple layers of management in identification and resolution of any issues that may arise during standard operations creations and update.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge

• Exhibit knowledge of the MasterBrand's 4 Basics: Safe and Clean Workplace, Quality at or above expectations, complete on time delivery, and Fashionable products at fair price
• MBS tools: Time observations, 5Whys, Process Mapping, TPM, Standard Work, LSW etc.
• Knowledge of Workplace Organization and Visual Controls (6S)
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Special Skills And Abilities

• Is a change agent that challenges existing processes that create waste and non-value-add work.
• Ability to influence, motivate, mentor, coach and teach to get results through others.
• Self-driven/motivated and be able to manage multiple tasks (Multitask)
• Works well both as a team and as an individual
• Time management, complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal direction
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to lead multi-functional work teams to consensus.
• Strong analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Must be flexible and have ability to take on broader assignments for additional development opportunities.
• Well-developed Organizational skills for managing & executing projects to expected results.

Education

High school or equivalent, associate degree or higher preferred.

About The Job

Each day, you will start your shift with an all-hands meeting to discuss production goals for the day, safety, and other plant matters. Together with your teammates, you will manufacture or assemble cabinets or cabinet components to meet or exceed production goals while keeping our Four Basics in Mind:

• Safe and Clean Workplace
• Quality at or above expectations
• Complete on-time delivery
• Fashionable products at a fair price

Pay

• $19- $24/hour for hourly positions that require no degree or special training
• Bonus up to maximum of $2.86 per hour for every hour worked for meeting Safety, quality and efficiency targets
• $2.50 per hour night shift premium if assigned to the night shift
• $400 perfect attendance bonus opportunities and up to $1500 for referring other qualified candidates

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, vacation time, funeral leaves
• Tuition assistance to pursue extended education (beyond high school)
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance at a very low cost
• Many opportunities to demonstrate potential for promotions to quality, safety, continuous improvement, lead or supervision positions
• Full-time, permanent positions that could provide for you and a family for a career time
• We recognize and we reward our employees several times throughout the month