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Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$65K - $80K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Continuous Improvement Specialist
InProduction
Role Description As an InProduction Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will influence and drive continuous improvement culture throughout the company by setting and documenting process standards. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to: - Identify opportunities to improve processes - Document and share best practices - Support training of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles such as Standard Work and Kaizen Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Process Standards - Collaborate with cross-functional departments on operational process - Document Standard Work Instructions - Maintain and monitor process standard revisions and communicate updates to the impacted parties - Create Process Maps and Value Stream Maps - Help maintain Process Documentation Templates, Standard Work Instructions, and Process Documentation Repository System - Kaizen Events - Prepare documentation, A3 worksheet, and preparation checklist for Kaizen events - Prepare and extract operational and financial data to set process metrics - Assist in facilitating and participating in Kaizen events to drive process standards and improvements - Assist in developing a rollout project plan and timeline for new processes - Follow up with relevant stakeholders before and after Kaizen event to ensure process alignment - Operational and Management Support - Support the development of quarterly continuous improvement objectives and lean events - Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects to drive operational improvements - Support presenting key initiatives and projects to operation leadership team - Support internal audits to ensure process compliance - Support cross-functional team by teaching and coaching Lean Principles - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - General knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles - Passion for Continuous Improvement to meet and exceed both internal and external customer expectations - Openness to new ideas, out-of-the-box solutions with a growth mindset - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Proactive in identifying process improvements - Ability to influence process changes in a cross-functional team setting - Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Visio - Comfortable participating and/or facilitating Kaizen events - Comfortable in leading Continuous Improvement operational projects - Accountability for our actions, quality of our products, safety of our employees, and service to our customers Requirements - High School Diploma or equivalent - 3+ years of Project Management, Operations, Quality, or Continuous Improvement experiences - Preferred experience in construction or equipment rental industry Travel Requirements and Work Environment - Work is primarily done in office or remote - The position will require a limited amount of travel (20% to 30%) - Will need to travel to outdoor worksites as needed Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Vacation - Paid Holidays - Floating holiday - 401 K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
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