Continuous improvement engineer international manufacturer - united states, orangeburg

continuous improvement engineer                                         orangeburg, sc  

company profile:

award winning manufacturer of consumer products and a world leader in outdoor products
over 330 years of innovation and production
community involvement

what this company offers you:

comprehensive benefits and salary program
medical plans to choose from plus dental, vision, and prescription plan
health savings account (hsa) and flexible spending accounts available
std and ltd coverage plans plus a variety of other plans related to health, accident, etc. are available
401k with match
chance to be part of a proud team manufacturing award winning products recognized worldwide

the role you will play:

the primary focus of this position is to provide strategic direction and leadership in the area of continuous improvement and new product requirements for manufacturability.  reports to manufacturing engineering manager

organize continuous improvement structure for the plant to include:
development and standardization of continuous improvement processes
coaching and developing plant personnel in continuous improvement competencies, such as lean manufacturing, 5s, and project planning activities
coordinate and direct kaizen activities that result in process improvements
lead site planning process to maximize floor space, minimize lead time, and optimize flow
lead cost reduction activities and projects
provide guidance and support for new model launches
collaborate and help prioritize manufacturing engineering projects in production areas throughout the plant
support and assist manufacturing unit leaders in costing of new models to identify opportunities for cost reductions
promote implantation of lean operating systems into daily work activities
collaborate with manufacturing engineering to gather production information to establish metrics that can be used to determine performance standards, manpower requirements, production capacities, and future cost improvement opportunities
identify and coordinate training and development of ci initiatives
identify and coordinate lean training for the facility

 

background profile:

bachelor’s degree in engineering field required; master’s degree preferred
7 years minimum experience and/or training in lean or six sigma
previous leadership experience in manufacturing
line balancing experience, process improvement, experience leading kaizen events
experience working in a large, multi-national organization
effective leadership skills including the ability to build and influence relationships throughout all levels of the facility
excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including a demonstrated ability to link and interpret plant operational metrics to financial performance, communicate/present finding, and make recommendations
ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and work independently – with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
strong computer skills, including proficient use of accounting systems, as well as ms office software applications, erp/mrp proficiency and jde as needed
ability to travel to domestic and possibly international destinations as necessary
willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
hands on shop floor engineering

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