Continuous Improvement Lead

Introduction to the job

As the Continuous Improvement Lead you will focus on identifying opportunities for improving workflows within operations. This role includes facilitating the continuous improvement mindset and driving those improvements within the department. This role reports directly to the Head of Planning and Logistics.

Role and responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing workflows using process mapping tools (e.g. flowcharts SOPs) to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Identify inefficiencies and implement Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies to streamline workflows
• Lead change initiatives across departments ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems
• Monitor KPIs and continuous improvement metrics report progress to leadership and adjust strategies as needed
• Use statistical analysis and reporting tools to track progress and inform decision-making
• Collaborate with process owners and key users to ensure alignment and adoption of new processes
• Model a continuous improvement mindset and coach team members throughout the organization

Education and experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Industrial Engineering Operations Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process optimization planning or operations management
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma or other CI methodologies
• Strong analytical leadership and communication skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams
• Experience with project management tools
• Proven ability to analyze and streamline processes
• Knowledge of MRP Database (SAP a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work
• Can learn and apply new information or skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Interest in analyzing an solving issues that occur and seek for improvement
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate open clear concise and professional communication both written and verbal
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customers
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines

Other information

Role within Office

Responsibilities

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Role within the Factory

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment wearing coveralls hoods booties safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Can we be more specific: Must be willing to lift up to 20 pounds pull 20 pounds at least once a day and spend the majority of time (greater than 90% less break time) on the floor working on tool sets walking three to five miles a day and/or standing/sitting for nine hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

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