Continuous Improvement Specialist

As an InProduction Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will influence and drive continuous improvement culture throughout the company by setting and documenting process standards. This role collaborates with cross-function teams to identify opportunities to improve processes, document and share best practices and support training of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles such as Standard Work and Kaizen. Process Standards Collaborate with cross functional departments on operational process Document Standard Work Instructions Maintain and Monitor process standard revisions and communicate updates to the impacted parties Create Process Maps and Value Stream Maps Help maintain Process Documentation Templates, Standard Work Instructions and Process Documentation Repository System Kaizen Events Prepare documentation, A3 worksheet and preparation checklist for Kaizen events Prepare and extract operational and financial data to set process metrics Assist in facilitating and participating in Kaizen events to drive process standards and improvements Assist in developing a rollout project plan and timeline for new processes Follow up for relevant stakeholders before and after Kaizen event to ensure process alignment Operational and Management Support Support the development of quarterly continuous improvement objectives and lean events Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects to drive operational improvements Support presenting key initiatives and project to operation leadership team Support Internal audits to ensure process compliances Support Cross Functional team by teaching and coaching Lean Principles Other duties as assigned Work Skills and Behaviors General knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles Passion for Continuous Improvement to meet and exceed both internal and external customer expectations Openness to new ideas, out of the box solutions with a growth mindset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive in identifying process improvements Ability to influence process changes in a cross-functional team setting Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Visio Comfortable participating and/or facilitating Kaizen events Comfortable in leading Continuous Improvement operational projects. Accountability, Quality, Safety, Service Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent 3+ years of Project Management, Operations, Quality or Continuous Improvement experiences Preferred experience in construction, or equipment rental industry. Requirements Travel Requirements and Work Environment Work is primarily done in office or remote. The position will require a limited amount of travel (20% to 30%) Will need to travel to outdoor worksites as needed. Compensation Full-time salaried exempt $65k - $80k. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Vacation Paid Holidays Floating holiday 401 K Match Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr