Continuous Improvement Associate- Fordsville, KY

Job DescriptionRolesandResponsibilitiesLeadand/orparticipateinContinuousImprovement(CI)eventsthroughoutthefacilitytoimproveprocesses.Supporttheimplementationofprocessimprovementactivitiesthroughoutthefacility.IdentifypotentialContinuousImprovementopportunitiesandevents.Verifytheeffectivenessofimplementedprocessimprovements.ParticipateintheLeanInternshipProgram.Supportsafetyandenvironmentalinitiativestobetterserveouremployeesandcommunity.Maintaineffectivecommunicationbetweenemployees,management,supportstaff,otherKIdivisions,andcustomersasneeded.Identifyandimplementcostreductionopportunities.SupportandmodeltheCompany'sVisionandGuidingPrinciples.SupporttheEnvironmentalManagementSystem(EMS).FollowallsafetyguidelinesanduserequiredPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE).FollowandsupportQualitySystems.EducationalRequirementsPreviousmanufacturingexperiencerequired.SuccessfulcompletionofLeanInternshipProgram will be required upon hire.InterpersonalSkillsAbilitytoprovidebalancedfeedback.Abilitytomaintainapositiveattitudeandsenseofhumor.Abilitytoremainpatientandmanageemotionseffectively.Self-motivatedandresults-oriented.Maintainsahighdegreeofprofessionalism.Strongdecision-makingskills.Willingnesstolearnandcontinuouslyimprove.Tactful,assertive,honest,andethical.Flexibleandadaptable.Abilitytobuildandsustainrelationships.Abilitytoachieveresultsthroughcollaborationwithothers.TechnicalSkillsStrongcomputerskills.Strongfollow-upandorganizationalskills.Strongproblem-solvingabilities.Goodunderstandingofproductionprocesses.GoodunderstandingofLeanManufacturingconcepts.Abilitytoworkflexiblehoursasneeded.ExperienceparticipatinginContinuousImprovementeffortswithinateamenvironment.Understandingofstatisticaltechniques.Abilitytosafelyoperateandmaneuverrequiredtoolsandequipmentduringprojects.CommunicationSkillsStronglisteningskills.Effectivewrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.Excellentpresentationskills.Abilitytocommunicatebothtechnicalandnon-technicalinformation.Abilitytoteachandtrainothers.Abilitytotailorcommunicationtotheaudience.LeadershipSkillsSelf-directedandhighlymotivated.Leadsbyexample.Abilitytocoachandmotivateteammembers.Strongfacilitationskills.Effectiverelationshipbuilder.Abilitytofacilitatewin-winsolutions.Abilitytoworkeffectivelyacrossmultipledepartments.Abilitytomanagemultipleprojectssimultaneously.Takesinitiativeanddrivesresults.Abilitytoworkcollaborativelyinateamenvironment.Strongorganizationalskills.Effectivecoachingandteam-buildingskills.Abilitytoadapttoandmanagechange.BusinessSkillsStrongtimemanagementskills.Abilitytomanagemultiplepriorities.Strongplanningandorganizationalabilities.Abilitytomeetdeadlines.Results-focusedmindset.Strongrecordkeepinganddocumentationskills.ResumeRequiredJob RequirementsQualifications:Minimum of 2yearsofexperienceinamanufacturingenvironmentfocusingonContinuousImprovement(CI)initiatives,includingleadingorfacilitatingCIprojectsandKaizenevents.Enhancedtroubleshootingandadministrativeskills.Leadingimprovementinitiatives(Kaizenevents)fromconceptionthroughimplementation.OverseethesuccessofKaizenevents,including:Coordinatestrategicanddetailedplans.PlanningofeventswithadynamicfunnelprocesstiedtoPolicyDeployment/ModelValueStreamandDailyManagement.Developandimplementimprovementstrategiesandinitiatives.EventexecutionandsustainmentofKaizeneventresults.Lead/facilitatetheimplementationandsustainmentofLeantools(VisualManagement,6S,Kaizen,ValueStreamMapping,plan-do-check-act,Leanprocesses,etc.).Ability to developanddelivertrainingprogramstoeducateemployeesonContinuousImprovementconcepts,tools,andtechniques.ApplicantsshouldbepreparedtodiscussspecificContinuousImprovementinitiativesorKaizeneventstheyhaveledorfacilitatedExperience Requirements:Previous manufacturing experience required.Previous Continuous Improvement experience required.Experience leading or facilitating Continuous Improvement initiatives and Kaizen events is required.Resume required.Please Note:This is an hourly associate position. Previous manufacturing experience and direct Continuous Improvement experience are required for consideration. Candidates should have experience leading or facilitating CI initiatives. Please include detailed information regarding your Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen experience on your resume.Job DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Quality / Continuous ImprovementSalaried: Hourly