Continuous Improvement Process Specialist

Solve Industrial Motion Group is a global manufacturer of bearings and power transmission parts. Solve’s brand portfolio includes P.T. International, IPTCI Bearings, LMS Bearings, TRITAN Precision Power Transmission Components, SST, MasterDrive and SPB. Collectively, they represent more than 100,000 products available from nine locations nationwide. Our unmatched dedication to quality materials and manufacturing processes, rigorous quality control, and end-to-end support and service have helped us grow to become a trusted supplier to high-performance industries worldwide. Our team members are knowledgeable “go-to” resources for power transmission products, support, and advice that keeps our customers’ businesses moving forward.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Continuous Improvement Process Specialist will be focused on documenting processes and creating standard work while helping to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity. This position will be working with operations leadership to review, improve and document all inventory processes and movement through the distribution center. This position will lead with Lean Six Sigma/Manufacturing principles while participating in continuous improvement activities (such as Kaizen) and visual management efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and multi-tasking skills to collaborate with various departments to ensure consistency around all continuous improvement related messaging, and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support, promote and maintain the continuous improvement program by participating in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement efforts and related projects, paperwork and activities
• Document, create and maintain standard work for processes
• Work in accordance to ensure a safe work environment by maintaining compliance with company policies concerning health and safety, and maintain a site-wide 6S program
• Monitor continuous improvement process efficiency and report discrepancies to management accordingly
• Assist with ad hoc project related work across the distribution center
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• 2 years of overall warehouse/distribution center or manufacturing experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience having worked in a high-volume, fast-paced production and distribution environment
• Continuous improvement experience; knowledge of Lean manufacturing
• Experience working with an ERP (preferably Epicor)
• Experience working in the bearings and power transmission industry
  
  

OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION:

• Market competitive benefits package, including company-sponsored health coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave and paid time off
• Work in a collaborative environment with passionate and innovative teammates
• $75 annual bonus applied toward mandatory steel toe boots
  
  

Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.