Continuous Improvement Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process Standards
• Collaborate with cross functional departments on operational processes
• Document Standard Work Instructions
• Maintain and monitor process standard revisions and communicate updates to the impacted parties
• Create Process Maps and Value Stream Maps
• Help maintain Process Documentation Templates, Standard Work Instructions and Process Documentation Repository
• Kaizen Events
• Prepare documentation, A3 worksheet and preparation checklist for Kaizen events
• Prepare and extract operational and financial data to set process metrics
• Assist in facilitating and participating in Kaizen events to drive process standards and improvements
• Aid in developing a rollout project plan and timeline for new processes
• Follow up for relevant stakeholders before and after Kaizen event to ensure process alignment
• Operational and Management Support
• Support the development of quarterly continuous improvement objectives and lean events
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects to drive operational improvements
• Support presenting key initiatives and project to operation leadership team
• Support Internal audits to ensure process compliances
• Support Cross Functional team by teaching and coaching Lean Principles

Work Skills And Behaviors

• General knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles
• Passion for Continuous Improvement to meet and exceed both internal and external customer expectations
• Openness to new ideas, out of the box solutions with a growth mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive in identifying process improvements
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Visio
• Comfortable participating and / or facilitating Kaizen events
• Comfortable in leading Continuous Improvement operational projects
• Accountability for our actions, Quality of our products, Safety of our employees and Service to our customers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Project Management, Operations, Quality or Continuous Improvement experiences

Travel Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is primarily done in office or remote
• The position will require a limited amount of travel (20% to 30%)
• Will need to travel to outdoor worksites as needed.

Compensation

• Full-time salaried exempt
• $ 65 k- $80 K.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Floating holiday
• 401 K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement