What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position at MasterBrand, Inc.?
Company Description
For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20-plus manufacturing facilities and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!
Job Description
Position Summary: This position is responsible for accomplishing all duties of the Continuous Improvement Specialist with a proven record of success in driving continuous improvement throughout the plant. This position will require Kaizen event participation and facilitation, to ensure continuous improvement projects are implemented throughout the plant. This position is considered “hands-on” during project conception, development, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Equal Employment Opportunity
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Reasonable Accommodations
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.
For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20-plus manufacturing facilities and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!
Job Description
Position Summary: This position is responsible for accomplishing all duties of the Continuous Improvement Specialist with a proven record of success in driving continuous improvement throughout the plant. This position will require Kaizen event participation and facilitation, to ensure continuous improvement projects are implemented throughout the plant. This position is considered “hands-on” during project conception, development, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates and leads Six Sigma, Kaizen and Safety teams/events.
- Assists in definition, measurement and analysis of problems.
- Audits/validates production process and take corrective action as necessary to train to the documented process.
- Documents processes through standard work.
- Trains others to the documented standard work.
- Assists with on-the-job training of associates in the assigned department.
- Carries out, responds to and contributes to all written and verbal department instructions.
- Complies with safety rules, regulations and procedures and ensures effective housekeeping practices.
- High school diploma or equivalent required and experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
- Attendance record in good standing.
- Expert knowledge of departmental manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing
- Proven ability to coach other associates on the Five Traits of Success and promote a positive attitude, teamwork, and cooperation in the work group.
- Proven ability to lead, teach/train others and demonstrable public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and understand process, product components and manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders, and leadership throughout the organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Proficiency in general office and application software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, QlikView (Warranty Returns), DMR (Discrepant Material), AS400, and associated IBM work queries.
- Proven ability to maintain clean, safe and orderly work area, giving safety of self and others a priority.
- Proven ability to follow all established safe practices and procedures, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Reasonable Accommodations
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.
