What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Process Improvement Specialist position at ASSA ABLOY Group?
Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for creating solutions to improve design, efficiency, and reduce costs? We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineer to join our team at Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company.
Ceco Door is growing and we're excited about the opportunity to add a seasoned professional who can make a meaningful impact on our manufacturing processes.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for studying current processes and collaborating with on-site teams to improve processes and functionality, increase productivity, ensure safety, reduce waste, and optimize investments while employing LEAN concepts.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Troubleshoot, research, evaluate and recommend strategic plans, cost-saving initiatives, new processes and system improvements
- Implement standardized work and teach Lean principles to other team members
- Continually improve processes and cost efficiencies for labor and material costs
- Oversee the design, concept, and purchasing of new machinery, equipment, and tooling areas
- Recommend design changes in existing product lines to promote cost savings and efficiencies
- Improve plant layouts to improve flow and maximize capacity and output
- Design, develop, and champion for manufacturing to be done in the most economical way with the least capital expenditure
- Assist with the preparation of capital budgets
- Participate in a safe and harmonious working environment
The ideal candidate will have an Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Degree, 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, prior experience leading/participating in LEAN Transformation, and Six Sigma certification desired. Black Belt certification is a plus. Additionally, they should have solid experience in going to the GEMBA to collect facts, familiarity with quality systems, packaging, distribution, manufacturing, welding, supply chain, tooling, and machinery design, previous experience in designing manufacturing/warehouse solutions, ability to hold others accountable to ensure project deliverables, excellent communication and time management skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, and ability to multitask and prioritize projects under tight time deadlines.
We offer competitive salary and incentive schemes, opportunities for learning and career development, a work environment that believes in Empowerment, Innovation, and Integrity, and various benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, discount portal, recognition, and well-being programs.
