Hybrid Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist bei Clayton Homes
Clayton Homes · Middlebury, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Middlebury
Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.
Position Summary: The Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist plays a key role in executing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. This role is focused on tactical implementation of lean tools, process documentation, and team engagement. The specialist supports the Production Manager by collecting data, facilitating improvements, and ensuring that best practices are followed at the operational level.
Pay Range: $70,000 -$85,000 Depending on Experience
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Conduct time studies, process mapping, and root cause analysis to identify inefficiencies in production workflows.
- Collaborate with production leaders to implement lean tools such as 5S, visual management, standard work, and kaizen events.
- Maintain and update process documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
- Facilitate daily or weekly improvement huddles with frontline teams to gather feedback and promote engagement.
- Support the rollout of new equipment or process changes by coordinating training and documentation.
- Ensure real-time updates and visibility of performance metrics to production leaders and team members.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the skills matrix and job task analysis to support cross-training and workforce flexibility.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by organizing recognition programs, suggestion systems, and improvement campaigns.
- Provide support for CI projects, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and documenting outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Internal Candidate Requirements : Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or comparable Degree OR 5+ years of Clayton Continuous Improvement Experience without a degree or certification.
- External Candidate Requirements: Engineering or comparable degree or certification required along with 2+ years’ prior Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience with process development and controlled documentation
- Experience with lean principles and manufacturing systems
- Highly Proficient recording data and creating reports using Excel and other MS Office programs.
- Strong computer literacy and proficient with technology.
- Ability to independently identify process documentation gaps and remedy quickly.
- Ability to create various spreadsheets for data and documentation tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex business processes
- Continuous willingness to learn, grow, and gain understanding as a leader in our organization
- Effective motivation skills and techniques to encourage team to meet performance objectives
- Cultivate an environment of trust
- Ideal Team Player attributes – Humble, Hungry, Smart
- Positive influence with others
Travel Requirements:
- None
Work Location: Middlebury, IN facility
Work Hours : Morning with flexible (between 6am-8am) start time.
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