What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position at BIC?
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Continuous Improvement Specialist
Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Specialist will serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement focused on operational optimization throughout the Distribution Center and Packaging operations. This position will support local operations to identify and to implement opportunities to improve production processes based on established KPI’s and global initiatives. The ability to identify and execute process improvements, driving action and cultural change across the local organization to ensure value is added is vital to the success of this role. These initiatives include best practices from the market to add value to the operation efficiency improvement in line with the direction from Global Supply Chain and objectives from the local site.
This position is an on-site position at our BIC Charlotte location.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and lead work teams to identify efficiency improvement initiatives, acting as a change agent and challenging the status quo.
- Organize teams in the implementation of Continuous Improvement tools with support of different departments
- Support local teams in the plan and execution of the actions of efficiency gains (value streaming, cost reduction ideas, etc.)
- Assist in establishing and Monitoring Operational Efficiency and other KPI’s related to production, logistics, and manufacturing practices and lead/support actions for continuous improvement projects (Scrap, 5S, OEE, downtime, etc.)
- Guide implementation projects related to improvement tools (VSM, PDCA, etc.)
- Assist the operational areas in the definition and execution of new projects of Continuous Improvement through analysis and indicators such as Kaizen Events or transactional workshops
- Coach and mentor managers, supervisors, leads and operations throughout the organization on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement fundamentals
- Conduct problem-solving, root cause analysis, VOC review, Gemba Walks Kaizen events and workshops.
- Own the BIC Up! Program including initiatives, budget, and engagement
- Establish in-take process to effectively prioritize projects based on immediate impact to the operation.
- Leader in building foundational Continuous Improvement program focused on leadership development and focus on CI cultural shift.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or Industrial and/or 5 years of related experience with direct experience in a manufacturing / production setting
- Sound understanding of and minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques and methodologies in the areas of Standardized Work, Problem-Solving, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow, etc.
- Experience of problem analysis tools and Lean Manufacturing tools
- Leadership and training of teams of Continuous Improvement in manufacturing/production environments
- Knowledge of successful continuous improvement projects
- Passionate and tenacious approach to yield tangible improvements and results
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand and work on the production floor for extended time
- Must have excellent communication both verbal and written. (Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus)
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