Continuous Improvement Specialist
About the Company
InProduction combines the best seating and staging companies into a one-stop shop for event production needs. Starting with SGA Production Services, we integrated T&B Equipment, CommuniLux Productions, Nussli U.S., and Seating Solutions to become the largest provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the U.S. events industry. Backed by ZMC, a leading private equity firm, we focus on operational value creation and strong partnerships with industry executives. Our employees demonstrate core values in safety and quality while working in the field, yard, warehouse, or office, contributing to our sustained growth and success.
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 impacted parties
- Create Process Maps and Value Stream Maps
- Help maintain Process Documentation Templates, Standard Work Instructions, and Process Documentation Repository System
- Kaizen Events
- Prepare documentation, A3 worksheets, and preparation checklists 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
- Assist in developing rollout project plans and timelines for new processes
- Follow up with relevant stakeholders before and after Kaizen events 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 projects to the operations leadership team
- Support internal audits to ensure process compliance
- Support cross-functional teams by teaching and coaching Lean Principles
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to influence process changes in a cross-functional team setting
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Visio
- Comfortable participating in and/or facilitating Kaizen events
- Comfortable leading Continuous Improvement operational projects
- Accountability for actions, quality of products, safety of employees, and service to customers
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of Project Management, Operations, Quality, or Continuous Improvement experience
- Preferred experience in construction or equipment rental industry
Schedule & Travel
Work is primarily done in an office or remotely. The position requires limited travel (20% to 30%), including visits to outdoor worksites as needed.
Pay
Full-time salaried exempt position with a pay range of $65,000 to $80,000.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- 401K Match
- Tuition Reimbursement