Continuous Improvement Lead (Hourly)

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Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Continuous Improvement Lead (Hourly) opening to join our Commercial Laundry organization.

Function Overview:

As Continuous Improvement Lead (Hourly) you will serve as a technical resource and project leader in the development and application of production systems across a variety of manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for the cost, quality, and safety improvements while maintaining daily operations to achieve division goals.

Hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Grade: 11

Responsibilities:

• Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment related problems using Word Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology

• Initiate safety, cost, quality, and productivity improvements in the manufacturing operations

• Support, develop, and improve sheet metal forming and joining processes and related equipment in a high speed manufacturing environment

• Responsible for design, development, testing, and control of day to day, minor, and major projects involving tools, equipment, plant and manufacturing processes

• Provide technical support to technicians and work teams and serve as a technical resource for the department

• Provide technical support as required for product design, supplier quality and advanced product quality planning.

• Determine root cause of problems and implement corrective & preventive actions utilizing methods from lean manufacturing and Six Sigma

• Analyze, evaluate and document standards according to quality system requirements such as SOPs, Control Plans, and FMEAs

Basic Qualifications:

• Entry Level: 1+ year Manufacturing work experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, world-class manufacturing, and OPEX ( 6 sigma ) tools and the ability to apply them in order to establish manufacturing processes

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to act as a team leader and interact at all layers within the organization

• Strong mechanical knowledge

• Excellent planning, project management, and leadership skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

• Solid decision-making and judgment skills

• Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks

• Problem-solving skills

• World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experience

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