Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement SpecialistThe CI Specialist assists in the coordination of Lean transformational activities, champions change and is a resource for Lean improvement. This position provides leadership, guidance, and follow-through to support the completion of departmental sustainment goals and objectives by delivering breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.Key ResponsibilitiesWorks closely with CI manager and Plant Leadership to:Build an employee engaged work environmentDevelop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiativesProvide and teach CI tools to CI and Non-CI employeesAnalyzes data to identify Kaizen opportunitiesFacilitates Point Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvementsParticipates in Full Week Kaizen eventsMonitors 30-day follow-up activities and reportsWorks with management teams to sustain resultsWork individually or as a team member to perform root cause analysisEstablishes and drives productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facilityWork individually or as a team member to perform root cause analysisResponsible for managing multiple projects at the same time.Ensure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives within the facility.Key CompetenciesKnowledge and experience with SAP preferredSkilled In:• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.• Strong self-confidence.• Strong will to drive change.• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.Ability To:• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.• Ability to calculate figures.• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.• Excellent keyboarding, record keeping and follow-up skills.• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.• Must have a strong will to drive change and sustain.Education & Experience• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two (2) years of college courses, preferred• Two (2) or more years working in a manufacturing environment preferred.Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.