What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Manager position at Oral Arts Laboratory Inc?
Company name: Oral Arts Dental Lab
Position: Process Improvement Manager
Location: Huntsville, AL
Oral Arts is a full-service, family owned and operated dental laboratory. We manufacture dental prostheses, such as crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, partials, orthodontic appliances, etc. and have an immediate need for a full-time Process Improvement Manager.
The Process Improvement Manager is responsible for improving processes and optimizing operations within the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
Benefits of being part of the Oral Arts Team:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- PTO and Holiday pay
- Opportunities for growth include paid continuing education, cross-training, and leadership roles.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review current workflows, operations, and systems to identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement.
- Gather and analyze data to understand current operations and identify bottlenecks.
- Develop optimized process solutions, create improvement plans, and oversee their implementation to ensure desired outcomes.
- Collaborate with various teams to drive improvement initiatives.
- Track progress towards improvement goals and make necessary adjustments.
- Track key performance indicators (KPI’s) post-implementation and adjust solutions as needed for sustainability.
- Train employees and team members in new processes resulting from improvement initiatives.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage improvement projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.
- Ensure all process improvements comply with relevant safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Research industry trends and best practices to ensure processes are competitive and innovative.
- Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned by management.
Required experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering (e.g., Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing processes and workflows
- Proven experience in process improvement, operations, or production engineering roles.
- Clear and professional communication
- Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to read and write
- Must be a willing worker with a great attitude!
Pay/Salary is based on relevant experience.
For information on Oral Arts, please visit our website at www.oralartsdental.com.
With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs regularly. Additional physical requirements may include: Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Oral Arts Dental Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
