Continuous Improvement Associate

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, responsible for co-facilitating continuous improvement work sessions that lead teams through rapid improvement events to address strategic projects or value stream initiatives.
• Supports proven structured process improvement techniques by analyzing current state conditions and identifying root cause contribution.
• Assists efforts for establishing and sustaining improvement processes supporting a frontline leader and the associated work group.
• Assists teams to address local Hoshin projects or issues.
• Provides a structured process to align the goals of the company (Strategy), with business’ (PSLs, functional groups, geographies) plans (Breakthrough Objectives/Tactics) and the work performed in operations (Action).
• Develops skills through application of Lean tools across many functions and process scenarios.
• Facilitates training of small groups to promote a Lean culture and develop lean competencies.
• Supports value added idea generation throughout the work cell/work group at Gemba (the place where real action occurs and where the value-added activities take place) to promote a Lean culture (defined as a philosophy of creating a work culture that empowers individuals to relentlessly pursue waste elimination driving continuous improvement and maximizing customer value).
  

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years experience in operations or manufacturing which includes experience in Continuous Improvement.
  

World Class Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in additional to life and disability insurance plans
• Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays and the ability to purchase additional days off
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with matching contribution
• Family Care program including paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more.
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
  

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Continuous Improvement Associate and/or Continuous Improvement Specialist.