Continuous Improvement Engineer

Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground we are passionate about bringing Innovation Sustainability and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company CNH Industrials 37000 employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace focused on empowering customers to grow and build a better world through our core brands: Case IH STEYR New Holland Agriculture CASE and New Holland Construction.

CNH Industrial is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to support and promote the overall continuous improvement culture at our Benson MN plant. This role will be working with the Continuous Improvement Site Leader to be responsible for leading the implementation of Lean principles driving toward operational excellence. This position will be responsible to lead coach and develop production employees to a deep understanding of Lean tools and concepts.

• Actively participates in kaizen events workshops problem solving and process mapping exercises to bring alignment and improve performance.
• Lead kaizen events after becoming certified in the various Lean toolsets.
• Works with department leaders to collaboratively identify process improvement opportunities through quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Assists with the implementation of Lean manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the facility.
• Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes.
• Provides project support to production employees as needed following kaizen events.
• Creates a visual workplace leveraging 5S 5T and other visual controls.
• Promotes plant wide KPIs and integrates data in decision making.
• Coach all plant employees on proper application of Lean methods/standards.
• Trains Supervisors and Team Leads to create a culture which engages employees at all levels in the root-cause-problem-solving process.
• Performs work safely and has demonstrated the ability to help others improve safety performance in an organization.
• Participates in Daily Management walks as needed and coaches daily metrics tracking pareto analysis and root-cause-problem-solving.

The annual salary for this role is $72750-$97000 (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors such as skill experience and qualification for the role.)

The qualified candidate will have:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or other technical degree with emphasis in Industrial Manufacturing or Mechanical field plus 2 or more years of experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree candidates with an Associates degree plus 5 or more years of lean manufacturing experience OR high school diploma/GED plus 7 or more years of lean manufacturing experience will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Multi-functional manufacturing project management leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong general Lean manufacturing background acquired working within a plant setting.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of change management principles with the ability to implement and drive change is preferred.
• Ability to become certified in kaizen toolsets to facilitate future kaizen events.
• Fundamental understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts including root-cause-problem-solving techniques and value stream mapping/analysis.
• Strong business communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to communicate across multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel Word and Power Point.
• Detail and task oriented with a bias for action.
• Data driven with the ability to acquire analyze and interpret the data to drive improvements and provide direction and focus.

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical dental vision disability and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave flexible work policies opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional informationhere.

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Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality place of origin disability marital status family status age or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.