Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location: New Bremen, OH

About the role

Lead deployment of Lean methodology throughout a business function or retail operations while supporting regional based resources with coaching, teaching and mentoring. Lead implementation of Lean initiatives that support branch operations business objectives according to Crown's Operational Excellence standards. Conduct standardized and effective development and certification of Operational Excellence Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the application of tools and systems. Mentor and coach Regional Continuous Improvement Specialists.

Requirements

• 5-7 years related experience
• Associate’s degree (Business, Operations, Engineering) — non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Extensive travel (over 20%) and overnight stays (over 20%)
• Job requires driving a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years of technical experience
• Successful Lean implementation and structured problem-solving experience
• Experience in implementing lean projects in cross-functional organization structures
• Good communication, organizational and relationship-building skills with prior experience working with teams across an organization
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Technical skills such as 3D modeling, value stream mapping, and process simulation software application experience

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement