Continuous Improvement Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineering professional known for being a change agent Do you excel at analyzing data and implementing continuous improvement processes that create meaningful impact Are you looking for a role where you can see the direct results of your efforts

If you answered yes to these questions then this position could be for you!

Curries an ASSA ABLOY branded company is looking to add a Continuous Improvement Engineer to our manufacturing facility located in Mason City Iowa. This is a full-time on-site role reporting directly to the Continuous Improvement Manager.

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Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What would you do as our Continuous Improvement Engineer

You would lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites reducing waste and improving production efficiency while fostering a strong safety culture. You would facilitate Kaizen events and apply Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping Six Sigma and Root Cause Problem Solving to drive operational excellence and deliver sustainable results.

You would also:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout CURRIES.
• Plan develop lead and review strategies activities and audits associated with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify applicable lean tool(s) for each problem being solved to ensure efficient solution identification and the sustainability of improvements.
• Coordinate and facilitate kaizen events and lean tool roll-outs for the improvement of manufacturing operations systems and processes.
• Train and educate employees in lean principles behavior tools and techniques.
• Ensure that implemented lean principles and tools are understood and sustained.
• Work with all levels in the organization to assess prioritize and implement improvement opportunities to remove waste from processes.
• Contribute to the analysis design and improvement of operational changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness while prioritizing safety first.
• Maintain good records of all continuous improvement projects initiatives events and activities.
• Conduct routine reviews to update leadership on anticipated and completed continuous improvement plans actions and results.
• Contribute to a safe compliant and collaborative work environment in line with AADG policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

What we are looking for:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required.
• Ability to lead teams in the process of identifying and implementing complete sustainable improvement solutions is required.
• Technical and practical knowledge of Lean and lean tools (such as waste identification 5S Gemba boards standard work process flow value stream mapping spaghetti diagrams line balancing and TPM) is required.
• Experience facilitating continuous improvement in a high volume high variability manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with the Shingo model or other behavior-based approach to continuous improvement is preferred.

What we Offer!
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow thrive and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Sick Time and paid Company Holidays
• Medical Dental Vision Short and Long-term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Company Contributions
• Onsite Health Clinic
• Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition well-being and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We review applications regularly so dont wait!

We are building diverse inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe we dont look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process email Stephanie Mandato Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at

Lets create a safer and more open world - together!

AADG Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

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