Continuous Improvement Lead

Continuous Improvement Lead - Pageland SC

Ready to change the future your way

This is an excellent opportunity for adrivenContinuous ImprovementLeadto unlockyour ambition and work the future atAalberts.

The full-time Continuous Improvement Lead in the Operations Department at Aalberts is located in Pageland SC. This role will report directly to the Plant Manager. The CI Leader acts as role model and serves as a champion for successful and sustained Lean implementation. This position requires a leader that can facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and ever-changing environment leveraging their strong interpersonal and influencing skills. This high energy person should enjoy hands on participation and be able to development and coach others in the principles practices tools and techniques of Lean/CI.

the Aalberts way

Aalbertsis built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself for the company and for our planet.

your challenge

• Coach and mentor managers supervisors and shop-floor employees on Lean/CI principles practices and tools to positivelyimpactSafety Quality Deliver Cost and Innovation.

• Recognize and articulate current problems gaps and opportunities andleveragethem in such a way as to build creative tension and compel the organization towards action.

• Change agent to drive a problem-solving continuous improvement and continuous learning culture. Further the development of the CI culture in the organization by promoting success of the discipline and serving as an advocate for further adoption.

• Lead andfacilitatekaizen events and other continuous improvement activities to achieve measurable improvements in tracks and report metrics todemonstratethe positive results achieved through continuous improvement efforts.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for problem-solving and root cause analysis. Coaches guides leads and enhances capability for problem-solving activities as necessary todetermineroot causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Helpidentifynew projects through value stream mapping dataanalysisand daily management system. Support and lead value stream mapping sessions toidentifyandeliminatethe sources of waste decrease lead times lower costs and increase overall value proposition for our customers.

• Champion TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program and drive improvements in overall equipment reliability.

requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years teaching coaching and applying Lean principles tools and techniques within a manufacturing environment and achievement ofsignificant results.

• Excellent communication presentation and facilitation skills. Must havefacilitatedmultiple Kaizen events and delivered results against statedobjectives.

• A change agent thatpossessesthe ability to influence decision making and build critical relationships in a manufacturing organization.

• Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change.

• Proventrack recordfor developing training and coaching teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership ability to engage people and motivate them to meet/exceed goals andobjectives; and the ability to develop others.

• Experience with automation applications and implementation a plus.

targeted attributes

• Associates orBachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

• Lean certification from a reputable organization or certifying body; preferably (Bronze-level) certification from the Lean Certification Alliance.

• Experience working in machining a plus.

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB).

why work atAalberts

• Globally renowned companydedicated to technological innovation and excellence

• Diverse teamsof passionate individualscommitted to making a difference

• Professional growth and developmentopportunities

• Think independently yet work as one team

• Be incharge today of what happens tomorrow

aboutAalberts

We are a companyofover 13000 passionate people spread across 50 countries working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies making impact in everyday IPSA proudly supportseco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturingminusculemicrochips to the largest seagoing vesselsandnext gen vehicles to lightweight 1975 we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation trulymattersand progress is really made for a cleansmartand responsible future.

work environment

• Regularpresence on the production floor in a climate-controlled machine shop environment.

• Operate high-volume machining in a manufacturing setting requiring proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment).

• Including but not limited to: CNC machiningcenters transfer machines EMCO equipment hydraulic and pneumatic systems and an active tool room

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Occasional lifting of materials or components up to 55 pounds

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts machine noise oils and industrial equipment

• Use ofappropriate PPEin designated areas

• Maintain a stable safety-focused manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on operational excellence reliability and continuous improvement.

travel requirements

There is no travelrequiredfor this role.

compensation and benefits

The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role willobserveour companys 12 paid holidays generous paid time off and competitive full suite benefits package.

go ahead work the future at Aalberts

Our procedure involves application submission screening assessmentsselection and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentativetime frameand is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage.

our commitment to all

Aalberts IPSAis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to racecolor religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.â

Uninvited agency solicitation will not be considered. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.