Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist DeKalb, IL

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules effective communication and collaboration real-time problem solving and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Want to make an impact
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist drives production warehouse processing and packaging activities with a focus on CI Initiatives to achieve the safety quality customer service and cost goals. The individual needs to collaborate closely with the other departments to achieve project objectives aligned with the business this role the individual will be responsible to drive Continuous Improvement tools across the business such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

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Ways you will make a difference
Identifying chartering and leading CI improvement initiatives by providing project updates to the factory leadership team and project stakeholders highlighting the status adherence to the project time plan work accomplished quick wins points of escalation elements of risk and the associated mitigation plans.
Utilize continuous improvement tools and methodologies (RCA DMAIC Loss Tree Analysis IPA etc.) to drive sustainable operational improvements.
Collect and analyze data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow-up on results by involving key responsible people (i.e. sponsor process owner and operator).
Carry out follow-up programs to maintain the achieved savings additional training detect further savings opportunities as well as ensure the overall continuity of projects.
Participate in annual budget process to assess all run rate efficiencies nominal speeds and scrap values by component.
Work collaboratively with product development marketing supply chain finance and operations to bring new products to market and meet the defined project objectives.
Ensure that factory safety operational and quality standards are adhered to.
Facilitate improvements in hourly workforce proficiency training and development programs. Interacts with other department heads to exchange information impacting productivity performance.
Escalate issues in a timely manner.
Measure and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)