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Continuous Improvement Engineer Boston, MA (On-site)

Job Description:

*** This job opening is on behalf of our client, looking for a direct hire (On-site).*** Located in Boston, MA

This is a growing national company with multiple locations across the Midwest, East and Southeast.

Relocation assistance is provided, also Lean Six Sigma training, salary + bonus, along with a strong benefits package.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for sourcing, engaging, and delivering cost reduction projects in the areas of line performance, yields, defects, waste reduction and other controllable-cost opportunities. They utilize DMAIC Six-Sigma technologies, approaches, tools to isolate causes of variation and then work to apply variation and other waste reduction solutions that deliver financial and other targeted results.

Key Responsibilities:

Identifies cost reduction projects through assessments, evaluations, observations, studies and collaborative inquiries into line/process performance metrics and observations.
Frames-up financial and/or defect reduction potential and quantifies primary and secondary performance metrics for targeted financial improvements.
Utilizes DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) six-sigma processes and tools to isolate critical input variables that affect process variation and then works to ID viable changes, modifications, improvements to alleviate/reduce variation and deliver desired results.
Works with Supervisors, Managers, Employees to engage projects and deploy improvement solutions including procedural changes, line modifications and other changes to process steps and/or equipment operation to ensure improvements are sustained in delivering results.
Identifies additional project hopper opportunities and works with Plant Controller in vetting opportunities. Prioritizes efforts in collaboration with Plant Manager and staff .
Serves as technical resource to leaders in applied statistics, process assessment techniques, cost determinations, project planning and execution, control plan implementation and savings impact calculations. Supports & coaches problem solving efforts and deployment of SPC control-charting tools.
Partners with Supervisors, Quality, Maintenance, others in problem root-cause evaluation and solution deployment. Is integral member of the line/process team.
Supports Line Performance Improvement/OEE Improvement efforts through socio-technical design applications of daily team problem solving and solutioning efforts.

Qualifications:

Manufacturing floor experience (Supervision, CI, Quality, Maintenance).
Strong analytical evaluation skills. Training as six-sigma black belt (BB).
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab statistical software.
Demonstrated industrial problem-solving experience.
Strong interpersonal skills – outgoing personality energized by people and teamwork.
Energetic, self-starting individual with skills in navigating the organization to get things done and a passion to figure out tough challenges.
Prefers floor interactions and efforts in daily work to office environments.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, statistics, business, or other sciences (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, etc.)

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Manager CI Lean Birmingham, AL (On-site)

Job Description:

This Job Position is posted on behalf of our Client (Direct hire). Located in Birmingham, AL (On-site)

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading process improvements through the implementation of our Business System in support of lean transformation and sustainment throughout assigned facilities. The CI Manager will deliver practical, hands-on training in our business system methodology and tools to eliminate waste in manufacturing and functional support areas. Will work with/through the Director of Operations/ site leaders/GMs to implement and monitor the effectiveness of Continuous Improvement (both physical and cultural) in all aspects of assigned facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads and drives lean transformation and change initiatives to create and sustain world-class, visually managed manufacturing operations site(s) for instantaneous recognition of waste in all areas.
Implements our Business System continuous improvement activities in all major lean disciplines and in alignment with strategic initiatives and objectives.
Facilitates and/or conducts lean training programs, Kaizen events, and other lean initiatives. Assesses, coaches, and provides constructive feedback to teams to strengthen lean competencies at the site.
Serves as a change facilitator, develops, and collaborates with site lean champions, and influences site leadership in the transformation to and/or in support of a continuous improvement culture
Develops and manages multiple processes, long and short-term, sustainable, lean-related visual action plans as well as assigned key projects.
Monitors existing and new processes for improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean problem-solving methodology.
Tracks, measures, and reports progress on improvements using standard, established Key Performance Indicators.
Establish and monitor SQDC, 5S, Leader Standard Work and Hr. x Hr. boards for compliance to standards and effective utilization
Assists in the preparation of budgets, schedules, and other financial reports particularly regarding the impact of and sustaining lean improvements, waste reduction, ROI, and as indicated by lean accounting principles
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through benchmarking. world class lean manufacturing operations and personal technical training
Assists in the preparation of budgets, schedules, and other financial reports particularly regarding the impact of and sustaining lean improvements, waste reduction, ROI, and as indicated by lean accounting principles. Creates input to the Lean Scorecard and maintains its status to be current.
Provides team member guidance, development and supervision in the event of having direct report(s).

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering General or Other

Experience:

Requires 8 -10 years of demonstrated qualified lean experience in a leadership role. Requires at least one successful Brownfield lean transformation at a plant level.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of lean tools: Toyota Productions System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.
Extensive Gemba based continuous improvement tools/techniques.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics and 5S requirements within lean manufacturing and practices.

Preferred Experience

Bronze certification from AME/SME or the ability to certify within 6 months. Lean certification from a recognized independent technical organization.
Preferred experience with Shingijutsu consultants and mentoring by a recognized competent lean consultancy. Superior and demonstrated leadership, team building, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and coaching skills.

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Senior Manager Continuous Improvement Rochester, New York (Remote)

Job Description:

This Job Position is posted on behalf of our Client (Direct hire). Located in Rochester, New York (Remote)

Job Purpose:

Develop local vision and strategy to drive operational excellence through continuous improvement program initiatives and deployments. As the location/area subject matter expert, the Sr CI Manager will assess, determine, and utilize lean implementation strategies and experiences to lead the organization through the lean transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with various stakeholders to plan, organize, and implement an array of established Continuous Improvement methods, practices, and tools ranging from basic to complex for more efficient and effective operations and processes, including those of a multi-faceted or intricate nature.
Lead CI/Lean strategy at designated areas/locations which may include multiple locations or a broader area of responsibility.
Direct involvement with the operations/process improvement.
Work in a collaborative, action-oriented, self-motivated manner to build support for change and transformation.
Lead, train, develop, motivate, and coach the team in the development of a lean culture.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Experience:

Requires 11+ years of demonstrated, qualified lean experience in a leadership role.
Requires one successful brownfield lean transformations or equivalent transformation experience.
In depth knowledge, demonstrated understanding, and demonstrated application of various lean tools: Toyota Production System and methodologies , A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics, 5S, and other critical business requirements and techniques within CI/lean and practices.
2 - 3 year’s experience managing CI/Lean initiatives in a multi-site, multi-division situation and/or larger, more complex operation.
Lean certification from a recognized independent technical organization. Bronze certification from AME/SME or the ability to certify within 6 months in role.
Ability to work autonomously in most situations with only general guidance and reliance on Corporate Lean Standards.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of a variety of lean tools: Toyota Production System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics and 5S requirements within CI/ lean and practices.
Preferred experience with Shingijutsu consultants and mentoring by a recognized competent lean consultancy.
Ability to manage priorities for limited multi-site responsibility if assigned.

Preferred Experience

Experience in working within a matrix environment reporting to Lean organization and taking local direction from Site Director.
Knowledge and us of Lean, data analysis, and project management tools.
Excellent organizational skills, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Must have strong ability to influence team members to shift to continuous improvement methods.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Ability to lead and develop team members.
Proficient with MS Office Office products

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Senior Manager Continuous Improvement Charleston, South Carolina (Remote)

Job Description:

Our client is looking for Senior Manager Continuous Improvement (Direct Hire). This can be a remote position with approximately 50% travel through the U.S. There are approximately 40 locations nationally, with major facilities in San Diego, CA, Libertyville, IL, Chester, NY and Spartanburg, SC. Close proximity to a major airport is preferred.

Job Purpose:

Develop local vision and strategy to drive operational excellence through continuous improvement program initiatives and deployments. As the location/area subject matter expert, the Senior Manager of Continuous Improvement will assess, determine, and utilize lean implementation strategies and experiences to lead the organization through the lean transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with various stakeholders to plan, organize, and implement an array of established Continuous Improvement methods, practices, and tools ranging from basic to complex for more efficient and effective operations and processes, including those of a multi-faceted or intricate nature.
Lead CI/Lean strategy at designated areas/locations which may include multiple locations or a broader area of responsibility.
Direct involvement with the operations/process improvement.
Work in a collaborative, action-oriented, self-motivated manner to build support for change and transformation.
Lead, train, develop, motivate, and coach the team in the development of a lean culture.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Experience:

Requires 11+ years of demonstrated, qualified lean experience in a leadership role.
Requires one successful brownfield lean transformations or equivalent transformation experience.
In depth knowledge, demonstrated understanding, and demonstrated application of various lean tools: Toyota Production System and methodologies , A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics, 5S, and other critical business requirements and techniques within CI/lean and practices.
2 - 3 year’s experience managing CI/Lean initiatives in a multi-site, multi-division situation and/or larger, more complex operation.
Lean certification from a recognized independent technical organization. Bronze certification from AME/SME or the ability to certify within 6 months in role.
Ability to work autonomously in most situations with only general guidance and reliance on Corporate Lean Standards.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of a variety of lean tools: Toyota Production System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics and 5S requirements within CI/ lean and practices.
Preferred experience with Shingijutsu consultants and mentoring by a recognized competent lean consultancy.
Ability to manage priorities for limited multi-site responsibility if assigned.

Preferred Experience

Experience in working within a matrix environment reporting to Lean organization and taking local direction from Site Director.
Knowledge and us of Lean, data analysis, and project management tools.
Excellent organizational skills, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Must have strong ability to influence team members to shift to continuous improvement methods.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to lead and develop team members.
Proficient with MS Office Office products.

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Sr. Continuous Improvement Coordinator Greater Madison, Wisconsin Area

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be involved in creating and implementing a variety of projects which will help us get closer to our vision- "Best Company in the World". The focus of projects and initiatives for this position will include safety, quality, people and productivity initiatives. The skills, talents, knowledge and leadership of the successful candidate will be utilized by creating necessity to learn around continuous improvement tools and practices, which will widen the circle of engagement and ownership within the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate Critical to Business Values Stream maps, identify and deliver large scale productivity improvements.
Utilize Zero Based Analysis (ZBA) methodology to prioritize VSM opportunities
Develop a 3-year productivity pipeline of large impact improvements to achieve company’s productivity targets.
Employ Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations as well as providing learning opportunities to members.
Conduct/facilitate process improvement projects and ongoing facility gap assessments around safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Provide leadership with periodic updates on process and progress against targets.
Set goals and objectives, both personal and as a team member, to acquire "superlative" performance in order to support the company’s culture.
Strategically manage and coordinate continuous improvement efforts and programs related to quality processes and systems, including defining performance measures, process capabilities and process controls.
Coordinator work with process optimization and capital engineering on timing of projects and productivity tracking and validation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Six Sigma Black Belt certification required, Master level preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in driving Six Sigma initiatives with measurable results which includes a minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3 years’ experience applying and delivering learning modules on Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools, techniques (including Kaizen) and methodologies preferred
Demonstrated experience of implementing process improvements with front line Members.
Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to widen the circle of engagement within the membership
Strong project management skills with demonstrated success on safety, quality, people or productivity
Experience with MS Office suite: must be proficient with Excel, Word, & PowerPoint. Use MS Project preferred
Willing to travel up to 40% of the time using CI expertise to work on organizational optimization projects and initiatives

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Continuous Improvement Chicago, IL

Continuous Improvement Manager Denver, CO

Job Description:

Directs, coordinates and coaches CI Implementation Leads in providing means for controlling and revising the manufacturing process in a systematic, well documented, and consistent manner to support optimal manufacturing processes.
Maintains global standard of CI System including KPI management, standardized training platforms, coaching of entire site, including site leadership, on site process improvement tools and activities, application of standard process improvement tools, and leadership standard work.
Owns the site cost improvement goals resulting from process and quality improvements (including identification, development of justification, resource identification and allocation and improvement implementation).
Monitors and analyzes CI scorecard results and trends and collaborates and provides leadership and direction to functional peers, based on the needs of organization, to ensure meaningful action plans are in place to close performance gaps.
Prepares and publishes meaningful, accurate, and current performance data and facilitates site performance discussions and progress.
Facilitates/participates in the Plant Strategic Planning (3-5 years) process and performance goals settings (1 year) to ensure meaningful sequencing and prioritization of performance improvement actions.
Provide recommendations on optimal manufacturing processes as required supporting daily operations and coordinating the writing, routing, and approval of standard process/work instructions.
Incumbent will report directly to the site operations director.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience (required); Masters Degree (preferred)
Direct and Indirect cost accountability and budget development/ownership (6 Years)
Direct and Indirect report responsibility in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing (7 Years)
Successful track record of implementing global continuous improvement and quality initiatives that resulted in sustained improved performance and cultural change.
Minimum 7 years of lean six sigma application experience using Toyota Production System (TPS) methodology, preferably in highly regulated environment.
Master Black Belt / Black Belt certification (Preferred)
Leadership and communication skills required to achieve results in a functional organization.

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Continuous Improvement - Implementation Lead Chicago, IL

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt II Clarke County, AL

Job Description:

This company is a leading global manufacturer of engineered wood products, creating new solutions for building is who we are. Since we pioneered our first engineered wood product, we’ve been continually creating better products to fit the changing needs of the building industry.

Their values-driven, positive culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in a safe, ethical, fun, challenging and rewarding place to work. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry.

Company offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.

Job Purpose:

To provide leadership to Employee Teams, to use analytical skills to properly define and complete various mill projects, and to assist the Mill Leadership team in implementing strategic improvements within the business. Tenure in this position typically lasts a minimum of two years.

The job levels reflect a continuum of required experience and skill set at Black Belt training level, in line with the complexity of projects in which they manage. Incumbents are generally placed in the job that most closely associates with their current salary grade.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and/or influence high impact improvement projects, including basic data gathering, scope-of-work development, preliminary design, cost estimation, contract negotiation, and scheduling.
Deliver significant business impact on potential project opportunities.
Mentor sponsors, process owners, team members, Brown Belts, and other Black Belts on Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Technically coach and train Green Belts.
Assist plant leadership team with identification, prioritization, and validation of potential projects.
Facilitate organization and cross-organization knowledge sharing at all levels of the company.
Link customer requirements and business processes to the required effort.
Evaluate solutions and develop implementation plans.
Perform all duties according to company policies and safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Proven team leadership and project management skills.
Ability to influence change.
Demonstrated consistent level of high performance.
Strategic thinking skills.
Customer focused.
Results oriented with the ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals.
Proficient in basic quality methods, statistical problem-solving techniques, Six Sigma, and Lean analytical tools.
Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads.
Strong communication / presentation skills.
Proven knowledge of business terms and business modeling skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Windows software applications.

Education:

High School diploma, basic statistics and algebra. 2 year associates degree desired.
Must be Black Belt certified within 12 months of assuming assignment.

Experience:

3+ years functional staff or operations experience.
Demonstrated business acumen desired.
Experience within the LP structure and/or management experience desired -Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment:

Both an office and manufacturing environment. Potential for off-site assignments.
Moderate travel required (up to 20%).
May be asked to work a flexible work schedule

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Continuous Improvement Engineer Boston, MA (On-site)

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Manager CI Lean Birmingham, AL (On-site)

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt II Clarke County, AL

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