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Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. Continuous Improvement Engineer II - Greenwood/Grenada, MS in Greenwood, Mississippi
Job Description:
Continuous Improvement Engineer II -
Location: Greenwood/Grenada, MS
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. ; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. ”
WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide…
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer II assists the development and deployment of an enterprise-wide business process improvement strategy. The CI Engineer II is a change agent responsible for building a culture of waste elimination by analyzing the effectiveness of business processes then developing and executing action plans to reduce costs, streamline processes, and enhance overall customer experience.
This position is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team located in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have proven Lean experience with various processes spanning the business from order to delivery. Position requires a self-motivated individual who exhibits the passion for continuous improvement, who is a strong facilitator/leader and takes initiative to get things done.
It will also be necessary to be a strong project leader responsible for facilitating kaizens and value stream mapping activities with groups that may be unfamiliar with Lean tools. You will need to influence and motivate project teams that span multiple departments and locations. Equally important, will be simultaneously managing multiple enterprise CI projects from project definition through sustainment of improvements.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
Work with leadership in the development, implementation, and sustainment of an Enterprise CI Strategy to drive a CI mindset throughout the organization and deliver tangible improvements in business performance.
Lead strategic Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick hit projects from definition through execution. Coordinate cross-functional resources for these events and communicate the results throughout the business.
Provide multiple what-if scenarios to find best solution to achieve future state. Well rounded understanding of financial impacts of these scenarios.
Develop and execute action plans. Track project progress. Establish appropriate metrics and report on progress, achievements, and results. This includes executive level reporting, management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization.
Ensure changes are fully integrated through follow-up, control, and sustainment.
Develop and deliver Lean training to all levels of organization as needed. Build the skills of all functional leaders and associates through hands-on interactions and personal mentoring in lean management tools.
Implement lean tools such as Kanban, Visual Management, Pull systems, Root cause and 5-why analysis etc.
Develop and deliver lean training modules to all levels of the organization.
Lead enterprise-wide projects that involve various levels of the organization including manufacturing, procurement, sales, marketing, engineering, and distribution.
Develop a culture of change that fosters a willingness to question the status quo and take calculated risks.
Use problem-solving tools to identify root causes of problems. Implement temporary countermeasures and develop permanent solutions to eliminate identified problems.
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement programs
Five+ years with business process design in continuous improvement efforts; business management skills; process management; and manufacturing processes
Excellent project management skills with strong execution mindset and history of successful delivery.
Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams and persuade professionals at all levels.
Must demonstrate skills in the understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Communication Tools, & Problem Solving
Must demonstrate excellent analytical and logic thinking skills to understand and analyze complex business processes
Advanced Data analysis Skills in MS Excel and/or Minitab
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Lean Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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