Continuous Improvement Specialist
Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Job Description
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location: Cleveland OH
Business Unit: Head Protection
Purpose of Position:
We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist who will be responsible for enhancing manufacturing and production processes using Lean Manufacturing and other improvement concepts. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for identifying analyzing and implementing process improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of lean principles management experience problemsolving techniques and a passion for continuous improvement. This role requires an individual who is detailoriented selfmotivated and able to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
Essential duties and/or Functions:
- Facilitate kaizen activities workshops training sessions and coaching on continuous improvement methodologies.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and encourage employee engagement in process enhancements.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress toward improvement goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements at all levels of the organization.
- Conduct data analysis to identify root causes of issues and develop solutions using lean principles.
- Implement process changes and monitor results to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
- Utilize problem solving tools such as root cause analysis 5S and visual management to improve processes.
- Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies.
- Participate in crossfunctional teams to develop and implement process improvement projects.
- Maintain and update process documentation and standard work instructions.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with established processes and identify areas for improvement.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations Management or related field.
- Experience in process improvement project management or operational excellence.
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of lean principles continuous improvement methodologies and problemsolving skills.
- Strong work ethic action oriented with a track record for delivering to plan.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams
- Ability to work independently selfmotivated and prioritize tasks
Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or other similar combinations of certifications (Lean Certifications PMP Shingo Institute etc.) Prior experience in the respiratory/filtration industry enthusiastic cooperative and positive attitude Knowledge of DoD and global Military standards and production requirements Kaizen event facilitation.
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design highperformance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. Its why we come to work and its what motivates us every day to do the best work we can.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an allinclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share exportcontrolled and other technology and services with certain nonU.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H1B L1 F1 etc.) or nonU.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cadillac MI is $78000to $95000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
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