Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing position related to continuous improvement processes
• •a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, Milling Science, or another relevant, technical field
• •3+ years of relevant experience
• •the ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• •strong analytical abilities
• •the capacity to work in a fast and efficient manner
• •hold to established deadlines
• •work as part of a team
• •a high degree of imaginative and practical skills
• •the ability to multi-task
• •the ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly
• •the ability to demonstrate willingness to specialize in multiple areas
• •a proven track record in continuous improvement/engineering leadership
• •the ability to develop and implement standard continuous improvement/engineering practices
• •the ability to follow and communicate written and verbal instructions in English
• •the ability to write in English
• •the ability to complete reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• •the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• •the ability to effectively present information
• •the ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• •the ability to work with mathematical concepts
• •the ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• •the ability to define problems
• •the ability to collect data
• •the ability to establish facts
• •the ability to draw valid conclusions
• •the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form
• •the ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time
• •the ability to sit
• •the ability to use hands to figure, handle, or feel
• •the ability to reach with hands and arms
• •the ability to talk and hear
• •the ability to stand
• •the ability to walk
• •the ability to climb or balance
• •the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• •close vision
• •distance vision
• •the ability to focus
• •the ability to work in a safe manner
• •the ability to follow company policies regarding safety
• •the ability to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor
• •the ability to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss
• •the ability to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company
• •the ability to be aware of the work environment
• •the ability to prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility
• •the ability to put product on hold if they have a concern
• •the ability to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities
• •the ability to be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility
• •the ability to work in a plant manufacturing facility
• •frequent contact with operational aspects of the plant site
• •the ability to be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• •the ability to wear hearing protection in certain areas of the plant

Desired Qualifications

• •Training in operational improvement processes and techniques
• •Lean or Six Sigma experience
• •a self starter
• •self motivated
• •able to take direction and produce results with little additional direction
• •resourceful
• •able to develop workable solutions
• •keeping in mind the need for continuous plant operations and product quality