Continuous Improvement Specialist

Days worked are Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Hours: Day shift with occasional flexibility for needs of ongoing projects

Salary - $73,096 - $95,024

 

General Summary

This position is responsible for the leadership of continuous improvement within the manufacturing plant.

This includes the rollout and execution of lean manufacturing related activities, processes, and plans.

Position will serve as a change agent and facilitator of the lean processes with the plant teams.

Identifies and directs activities to attain goals consistent with process improvements, which encompass the sites key performance indicators.

Continuous Improvement Specialist will, implement and review projects and activities as set forth through the alignment of the General Manager.

Routinely solicits information from others with regard to improvement ideas, needs and requirements.

This would include both internal and external resources.

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.

Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees.

Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice.

As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1.

Provide the leadership and initiative to ensure the successful implementation of lean concepts.

Proactively manage change in a way to help ensure continuous improvement success. 

2.

Learn and develop the key skills required to implement Lean Sigma and other continuous improvement disciplines.

Help create ownership and shared results from process improvements. 

3.

Lead, manage, coordinate and drive activities such as Kaizen events, training/education in various continuous improvement processes, etc.

Be a teacher and facilitator of continuous improvement.

Monitor and communicate trending of supervisors and employees skill level improvements as they relate to Continuous Improvement

4.

Develop and utilize tools that will maximize the effectiveness of lean and sustain them over time.

This includes but is not limited to SPC, lean manufacturing, pass down meetings, and other related continuous improvement tools. 

5.

Develop expert skills in and serve as a Lean or continuous improvement leader.

Mentor and support the development of continuous improvement resources in the plant.

Monitor and communicate tr...