Continuous Improvement Specialist

General Information:

Continuous Improvement Specialist focuses on improvements and cost savings to improve the organization's profitability and efficiency across the value stream.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and initiatives for process improvements across the value stream
• Implement and manage CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies
• Develop pipeline of future improvement projects
• Mentor and coach CI project leaders though certification process
• Work across the organization to ensure KPI's and performance metrics are captured correctly and appropriately reported
• Leverage best practices from across the organization to help drive value and consistency
• Act as a change agent in the organization, challenge the status quo

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial engineering / operational excellence or relevant experience
• Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience preffered iin application of Lean tools
• Lean Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in facilitating Kaizen events required
• Experienced in effectively leading improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean and/or Six Sigma
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis / implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Experience in facilitating Kazen events
• Ability to effectively communicate results and partner across the organization to establish relationships to drive initiatives and generate value.