Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for the implementation and management of the plant's CI initiative.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and builds the plant's Continuous Improvement Team
• Manages the activities of the plant's Continuous Improvement
• Evaluates operations throughout the plant to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitates VSM and Kaizen activities
• Develops, prioritizes, and implements solutions to reduce waste and improve performance
• Documents improvements and develops standard work instructions
• Teachers, coaches, and mentors all levels of employees in Continuous Improvement and manufacturing principles
• Trains employees to identify and eliminate waste
• Develops and manages programs to foster employee involvement to promote a Continuous Improvement culture
• Attends seminars, lectures, and training classes on Continuous Improvement and shares gained knowledge with plant staff
• Staff develops and coaches the production management team, evaluates performance, and initiates corrective action as required
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent experience is required
• Minimum three to five years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel/spreadsheets is required
• Working knowledge of 5s, Kanban, standardized workflow, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual environment/factory
• Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization and product lines