Continuous Improvement Engineer

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER - MATERIALS

Location: Corsicana, TX

How You Will Make an Impact?

The Continuous Improvement Specialist - Materials will:

Support the Site Leader in terms of creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Assess Lean Methodology needs, deliver and/or coordinate proper training

Understand the current process state, identify efficiency/improvement opportunities, then leading cross- functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business utilizing Lean methodologies.

Focus areas include but are not limited to: Strategy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Continuous Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management & Total Preventive Management.

Automation opportunities identified will be documented and applied where applicable.

The Nuts and Bolts



* Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies with value stream mapping to enhance efficiency and streamline materials control processes within the manufacturing plant.


* Analyze existing materials management systems and identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination utilizing problem-solving tools.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement in materials flow and inventory management.


* Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.


* Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive process improvements and eliminate bottlenecks in materials control workflows by developing standard operation procedures, standard work, and 5S.


* Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate defects, reducing variability and improving overall materials quality.


* Train and mentor materials control staff on continuous improvement methodologies and best practices.


* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives by developing visual management boards.


* Collaborate with suppliers to optimize supply chain processes and enhance materials delivery reliability.


* Lead Kaizen activities and track financial savings for validation.

Required Credentials



* Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field or related experience


* 5+ years working experience in manufacturing applying Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools in a manufacturing environment.


* 3+ years' work experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement activities and financial calculation of savings, budget forecasting, ROI calculation and ration analysis.


* Trained in Lean manufacturing Principles (5S, Waste Elimination, Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Lead Time Reduction)


* Strong analytical skills and extensive experience in financial ca...