SUMMARY

Lead, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement projects using a variety of Continuous Improvement Skills including Six Sigma, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, (5S/Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events) and FMEA.  Projects require a cost justification; project plans and timely focused project execution resulting in measurable, sustained business improvements.

•  Plan and Lead Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
• Lead Plant Steering Team in their Continuous Improvement Deployment
• Plan and lead Six Sigma, Lean initiative.  This will include but not be limited to FMEA teams, Kaizan events, workshops, etc
• Develop methods and processes to improve plant operations
• Prepare or take a leadership position on cost studies and justifications for all proposed changes or additions to production
• Assist with the MOC & SOP Processes
• Oversee, train and coach Green/Blackbelt candidates
• Work with internal customers on Continuous Improvement Initiatives as required.
• Coordinate and Lead Inter-Plant Lean Audits
• Coordinate SPC activities throughout the plant
• Work with the management team and plant manager to identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the processes.
• Be a resource and/or train plant personnel in the Continuous Improvements methodologies.
• Work with finance to track projects
• Represent Process Engineering at plant meetings
• Conduct Laboratory and / or Pilot Plant Testing as needed to provide data for design and costs purposes
• Work directly with production and maintenance personnel to control production process systems
• Develop cost justifications for improvement projects and corrective actions
• Be a resource for the Plant Information System team.
• Determine and install appropriate performance metrics that will promote long-term continuous improvement programs consistent with the operating objectives of the plant.
• Provide support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.

Material and Equipment Used Essential: 

PC desktop or lap top, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Minitab, Database, phone, other general office equipment

Organizational / planning, analysis / problem solving, priority setting / decision making, change leadership, initiative, assertiveness, adaptability, passion for excellence, interpersonal / coaching, communication, team building, ability to influence.

Able to work with sense of urgency to develop plans and meet timelines; work at a fast pace with minimal supervision; flexible to adjust to business requirements that may cause frequent interruptions and changing priorities.  Able to travel as needed including overnight travel.