Continuous Improvement Engineer (relocation to Richmond, IN)

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Richmond, IN (will relocate)

We are a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.

Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for the support of manufacturing operations in the development, planning and execution of Lean strategies and metrics. This position will require an experienced Lean leader with a manufacturing industry background and is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast-paced and "ever changing" environment. Th key to success in this position is the ability to identify and drive operational improvements at all levels utilizing a very "hands on" approach to creating value and buy-in as the lead change facilitator for the plant's Lean transformation.

Job Duties

• Develop a Lean manufacturing strategy for all manufacturing assets to ensure the facility's objectives are met in the areas of safety, quality, profitability, waste reduction, OEE and team excellence.
• Facilitate the selection, scope, and planning of specific improvement projects with a primary focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products capable of passing field testing, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost.
• Manage and take a lead role in promoting and improving quality processes, expectations, and results.
• Facilitate Kaizen events in support of the business plan.
• Conduct 30, 60, and 90-day post Kaizen event reviews to ensure sustainability of event results.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Develop training materials and effectively deliver those materials in a team environment to ensure employees throughout the facility are trained in CI concepts and philosophy.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• 3 years leading Kaizen events, teaching TPS, and the 8 Tools of Lean in a continuous improvement role
• 3 years of experience related to continuous improvement or similar project management.
• 4 years working in a manufacturing environment
• Engineering Experience - plus if Industrial, Chemical, Materials Engineer
• Experience with change management
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exceptional attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• Possess good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement.
  
  

Plus But Not Required

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt Certification
  
  

Benefits

• PTO, sick time, medical, vacation, 401k and more
• Relocation can be provided for the right candidate
• Yearly 10% bonus
• Stable company with a ton of growth opportunity!!!
  
  

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 01/21/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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