- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Cabool
This is a temporary position, expected to last approximately 3 months. Subject to extension based on business need.
Facilitate continuous improvement (CI) efforts by participating on or leading projects that improve operations through the use of lean principles, tools, concepts, and methodologies. Create, maintain, and sustain continuous improvement processes, metrics, and tools for managers or departments, supporting key deliverables in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost reduction, growth, and innovation. Work with functional leaders and subject matter experts in accomplishing project goals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in identification, prioritization, and selection of potential projects (including capital projects) to improve manufacturing efficiency and product line contribution margins
- Analyze operational data and work processes with established teams to develop action plans for improvement
- Assist in leading events to improve existing processes and instill sustainability (e.g., Kaizen Blitz)
- Manage ongoing CI-related programs to improve plant or other operations areas
- Work with teams to identify problems, analyze information, and develop and implement process solutions that support improvements to safety, food safety and quality programs, plant operations, and maintenance
- Support investigation and implementation of counter measures to any internal and external quality or safety concerns
- Track production performance. Prepare reports and charts for improvement opportunity identification and problem solving
- Instill a continuous improvement culture and drive measurable business process improvement
- Assist in the orientation, training, and ongoing development of employees about CI principles, concepts, methodologies and in the use of tools deemed appropriate to ensure timely completion of projects to deliver planned results
- Maintain thorough knowledge of all plant systems and equipment
- Provide targeted support to other DFA facilities as needed through participation on cross functional teams
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
- Other duties may be assigned as required that are within the FLSA status of this position.
