Continuous Improvement Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional departments on operational process.
• 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.
• Prepare documentation, A3 worksheet and preparation checklist for Kaizen events.
• Aid 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.
• Support the development of quarterly continuous improvement objectives and lean events.
• 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.