The CI Implementation Specialist is responsible for driving continuous improvement for the sites they are assigned to. This includes teaching the CI tools, leading kaizens, tracking metrics, implementing/ensuring compliance to the daily management process and development/implementation of an annual kaizen journal.
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility of the CI Implementation Specialist is to eliminate waste and teach others the tools to do so:
- Lead site level and support Continuous initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, throughput, and team development.
- Drive adoption of Lean tools and daily management systems across the plant.
- Plan and lead kaizen events to deliver measurable operational improvements.
- Build and maintain the sites' CI roadmap and kaizen plan.
- Partner with plant leadership to develop and track performance metrics.
- Coach supervisors and teams on problem-solving and Lean methods.
- Ensure consistent execution of daily management and visual management with a presence on the floor.
- Develop and maintain training plans to build Lean/CI capability at the site.
- Supporting Responsibilities
- Ensure plant mgrs., fabrication mgrs. and supervisors understand the direction of the CI process and the tools to accomplish.
- Assist plant leadership in the development of monthly countermeasures for any metrics that miss the targets using problem solving.
- Assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives, making data-driven decisions to drive improved service levels and sustain long-term gains.
- Leadership and People Development:
- Assist in the development and training of plant personnel as the subject matter expert on lean.
- Assist in training operators via application of standardized work and process standards
- Drive a Positive and Engaging Culture:
- Promote open communication, recognize achievements, and encourage innovation and teamwork.
- Engage frontline employees in identifying and solving problems.
- Partner with plant leadership to reinforce behaviors that promote and sustain positive change.
- Ensure all levels of the plant organization are proficient with all of the problem-solving tools.
- Monitor and maintain production and quality standards and monitor data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field required.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent problem -solving certification preferred.
- 3-7 years as a continuous improvement leader within a manufacturing or industrial environment with measurable results.
- Hands-on lean tools expert. Has implemented, led and driven a continuous improvement culture changes within a plant environment.
- Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 Quality principles is preferred.
- Proficient knowledge and business use of Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel.
- Proficiency and experience with ERP systems. CAD Experience helpful.
