Continuous Improvement Specialist

Englert-Continuous Improvement Specialist
Perth Amboy NJ

Pay Range for this position is $85000 - $95000.

VC Bonus:5%
(This represents a good faith estimate for this position. Salary to be determined by geographic location education experience knowledge skills and abilities of applicant internal equity and alignment with market data).

For 60 years Englert has been the gold standard and a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and gutter systems. We are built on a simple core principle dedicating ourselves to helping our customers succeed. At Englert we are more than just top-quality metal roofing and gutters. We are industry pioneers on the cutting edge of innovation to continuously meet the challenges of a changing world and with our unmatched customer service teams we will be with you every step of the way to ensure your success.

We are actively seeking a dedicated and results-driven Continuous Improvement this role you will be responsible for planning process schedules and implementing continuous improvement activities (like Kaizen events). Trains and educates production and other employees in lean manufacturing principles. Ensure that standard work procedures have been understood and followed and implemented improvements ideas are beingmaintained. This role emphasizes proactive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to prevent defects and drive operational excellence across the organization.

Join our highly collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a direct impact on operational success. Apply today!

Assist and support the workflow and lean manufacturing processes for production department.
Analyze actual production methods using lean manufacturing principles.
Assist with the implementation of improvements together with production staff to meet daily product demand.
Involved with the design review and implementation of KPIs for the shop floor.
Involved with the implementation and monitoring the benchmarks related to lean manufacturing.
Train and educate employees in all aspects of lean manufacturing related to production.
Provide support to the production staff to ensure that implemented lean principles are understood.
Establish a program to develop and maintain standard operating procedures for existing processes.
Assist Managers in any way needed to ensure that implemented lean principles are being followed.

Provide Continuous Improvement Manager Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement - GDI Manufacturing Division and Division President with information regarding scheduledKaizen events 5S events lean manufacturing training Kaizen event result and KPIs.
Directly manage the Work Instructions and 5S Audit program including scheduling execution follow up actions and reporting to ensure sustained workplace organization and continuous improvement.
Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelors degree in business Engineering Operations Management or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience in continuous improvement lean manufacturing or manufacturing operations may be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in continuous improvement lean manufacturing manufacturing operations or process improvement required; 4 years preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification required; Green Belt certification or training preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Excel PowerPoint and Word.
Must have exceptional communication organizational analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to manage and lead multiple projects.
Ability to create read and interpret documents such as operating safety and maintenance work instructions and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
Critical strategic and analytical thinker with a quantitative and fact-based mindset and always leading by example
Ability to turn data into meaningful information and present it in a concise professional manner for senior management review.
Experience leading teams is a plus.
Have a positive can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail.
Must be able to interact effectively across multiple functions geographies and levels within the company
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Primarily day shift position but must be able to work on any shift as required.
Must be a self-starter detail oriented highly motivated and organized.
Demonstrated commitment to participatory approaches and joint problem solving; ability to adapt to all levels within the organization.

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