Crown Equipment Corporation

Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Crown Equipment Corporation$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in operational excellence or related field.
  • Associate's degree in Business, Operations, or Engineering; non-degree with 6+ years of experience accepted.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (over 20%) and stay overnight when necessary.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to use a personal vehicle for company business.
  • Strong background in Lean methodologies and process improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the deployment of Lean methodology within retail operations.
  • Oversee the implementation of Lean initiatives aligned with operational excellence standards.
  • Train and certify Operational Excellence Subject Matter Experts in Lean tools and systems.
  • Mentor Regional Continuous Improvement Specialists to enhance their capabilities.
  • Support cross-functional teams in Lean project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible benefits plan to meet diverse employee needs.
  • 401K retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacations.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description
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Job Duties
  • Lead deployment of Lean methodology throughout a business function or retail operations while supporting regional based resources with coaching, teaching and mentoring.
  • Lead implementation of Lean initiatives that support branch operations business objectives according to Crown's Operational Excellence standards.
  • Conduct standardized and effective development and certification of Operational Excellence Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the application of tools and systems.
  • Mentor and coach Regional Continuous Improvement Specialists.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 5-7 years related experience
    • Associate's degree (Business, Operations, Engineering)
  • Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
  • Extensive travel (over 20%)
  • Extensive overnight stays (over 20%)
  • Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ten years of technical experience.
  • Successful Lean implementation and structured problem-solving experience.
  • Experience in implementing lean projects in cross-functional organization structures.
  • Good communication, organizational and relationship-building skills with prior experience working with teams across an organization.
  • A Six Sigma Black Belt. Technical skills such as 3D modeling, value stream mapping, and process simulation software application experience.


Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

About Crown Equipment Corporation

Crown Equipment Corporation is a manufacturer of material handling equipment. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio. Crown Equipment offers a wide range of products including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks. The company also provides warehouse design and automation services. Crown Equipment's products are sold through a network of dealers and distributors across the United States and internationally.
Learn more about Crown Equipment Corporation
Size
16,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1945

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