Continuous Improvement Specialist

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join a leading manufacturer based in Pembroke, NC. This individual will assist in the development and implementation of efficiency projects, lean manufacturing initiatives, and for driving a continuous improvement culture within the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with plant management to transform the organization to a Lean Operating System
• Identify areas for continuous improvement activities across the business
• Institutionalize standardized work, problem-solving, and pull systems as fundamental building blocks for the organization
• Engage workforce at all levels to gain commitment and understanding of the business change
• Establish that lean principles are in place to achieve required standards
• Coach and mentor managers, supervisors, leads, and operators throughout the organization on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement fundamentals
• Work closely with the Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes and reduce waste
• Drive a problem-solving rather than a problem-identifying approach

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering or Industrial
• Sound understanding of and a minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques and methodologies in the areas of Standardized Work, Kaizen, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow, Heijunka, Jidoka, etc.
• Passionate and tenacious approach to yield tangible improvements
• Approachable and engaging manner with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Capacity to communicate at all levels of the organization levels
• Ability to effectively collect and analyze data
• Previous direct experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand and work on the production floor for extended time
• May travel 10 to 20%