Continuous Improvement Supervisor - Full-time

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, supervise the Lean/Process Technicians in the efficient use of LeanSigma tools, materials, machines and processes and facilitate Kaizen events.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, develop, coach and supervise the Lean/Process Technician associates
• Performs standard work analysis and maintains standard work documents
• Routinely audits lines to ensure standard work and sustainment
• Prepare and plan of work flow and process routing documents
• Prepare layout of efficient use of machinery and equipment
• Study processes and analyze cost of production
• Perform and document time and motion studies
• Study ergonomics of processes
• Calculate labor and equipment capacity requirements
• Recommend operation and process changes to increase production or improve standards
• Mentoring and training team leads through Lean Principals and MDI tools

Position Requirements:

• Experience in leading/conducting Kaizen and Point Kaizen Events
• Previous Industrial Engineering experience helpful
• Must be extremely knowledgeable of Kaizen and Lean Sigma
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and managers
• Computer literate with excel, power point, word experience
• Experience with CAD tools helpful
• Previous Supervisory experience helpful
• Strong organizational abilities in record keeping, filing and document preparation
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and report data accurately
• Excellent interpersonal skills