Continuous Improvement Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champions the “suggestion box” (Opportunity Tags) and “housekeeping” (TPM) programs.
• Facilitates reviews and provides monthly status reports.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement by conducting feasibility studies and simple statistical, return on investment, and cost savings analyses.
• Carrries out and/or oversees work to implement changes and provide timely resolution to suggestions.
• Manages the organization and general appearance of the equipment storage area and its inventory system/spreadsheet.
• Oversees the inventory review process and the disposition of aged equipment approved for sale/scrap.
• Supports annual assessments of production areas and leads Kaizen events based on the results of the assessments.
• Identifies and works toward eliminating the 7 Forms of Waste.
• Conducts hands-on, team-based, training with associates throughout the organization that encourages a culture of continuous improvement while also accomplishing specific improvement goals.
• Provides leadership and support to special projects as assigned.
• Supports and facilitates problem-solving meetings with cross-functional participants.
• Prepares written reports and status updates for review.
• Supports the revising and/or development of new procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Lean concepts and philosophies is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn and become proficient in working with Contec’s Enterprise Resource Planning system is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude is a plus.