CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER

Veneer Technologies Inc•Newport, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Veneer Technologies, Inc. is seeking a motivated self-starter to lead our Continuous Improvement initiatives and assist with an internal Safety Program. This successful individual will focus primarily on developing and implementing LEAN principals in our manufacturing environment. This person will also be responsible for teaching LEAN methods to our associates and coach them toward implementation. Lean & Continuous Improvement (60%) · Partner with Plant Management to develop current and future state value stream maps and define actionable roadmaps to achieve future state goals · Lead and manage large-scale strategic improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools · Develop and manage a productivity project portfolio aligned with key business objectives · Plan, schedule, and lead annual Kaizen events and GAMBA walks; review and adjust plans to meet evolving department needs · Conduct 7-Waste studies, time and motion studies, and workflow balancing to drive efficiency · Optimize processes to reduce costs, improve quality, and eliminate waste · Lead visual management and workplace organization (5S) initiatives · Deliver Lean training and coach plant personnel at all levels · Promote and grow WCM/MAFACT principles across operational areas · Establish benchmarking and best-practice sharing processes · Provide detailed data analysis to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities · Drive accountability for measurable business results · Participate in Lean Sigma events, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives to stay current on industry best practices Safety (40%) · Maintain responsibility for OSHA compliance, including OSHA-300 reporting and accident recordkeeping · Lead post-accident investigations in partnership with Maintenance to implement corrective safeguards · Coordinate post-accident drug screening and transportation arrangements · Maintain EPA compliance, including air and storm water permits · Oversee Sprinkler, Alarm, and Security system maintenance and testing · Coordinate monthly safety meetings and Annual Safety Training programs · Manage Bloodborne Pathogens training and Hepatitis B vaccinations for new Safety Committee members · Responsible for overseeing and documenting routine monthly safety inspections to ensure compliance, hazard prevention, and operational reliability. · Oversee and ensure completion of all required equipment and task-specific safety training for authorized employees, including powered industrial trucks, energy control (Lockout/Tagout), respiratory protection, electrical safety, fall protection, confined space and operation of specialized manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or above
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and quality standards (Kaizen, 5S, Gamba etc.)
Proven leadership experience and ability to teach others.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong data analysis and performance measurement capability
Ability to lead, influence, and instill Lean culture at all organizational levels
Excellent communication skills with employees, leadership, customers, and visitors
High level of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment

Responsibilities

Partner with Plant Management to develop current and future state value stream maps and define actionable roadmaps to achieve future state goals
Lead and manage large-scale strategic improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools
Develop and manage a productivity project portfolio aligned with key business objectives
Plan, schedule, and lead annual Kaizen events and GAMBA walks; review and adjust plans to meet evolving department needs
Conduct 7-Waste studies, time and motion studies, and workflow balancing to drive efficiency
Optimize processes to reduce costs, improve quality, and eliminate waste
Lead visual management and workplace organization (5S) initiatives
Deliver Lean training and coach plant personnel at all levels
Promote and grow WCM/MAFACT principles across operational areas
Establish benchmarking and best-practice sharing processes
Provide detailed data analysis to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities
Drive accountability for measurable business results
Participate in Lean Sigma events, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives to stay current on industry best practices
Maintain responsibility for OSHA compliance, including OSHA-300 reporting and accident recordkeeping
Lead post-accident investigations in partnership with Maintenance to implement corrective safeguards
Coordinate post-accident drug screening and transportation arrangements
Maintain EPA compliance, including air and storm water permits
Oversee Sprinkler, Alarm, and Security system maintenance and testing
Coordinate monthly safety meetings and Annual Safety Training programs
Manage Bloodborne Pathogens training and Hepatitis B vaccinations for new Safety Committee members
Responsible for overseeing and documenting routine monthly safety inspections to ensure compliance, hazard prevention, and operational reliability.
Oversee and ensure completion of all required equipment and task-specific safety training for authorized employees, including powered industrial trucks, energy control (Lockout/Tagout), respiratory protection, electrical safety, fall protection, confined space and operation of specialized manufacturing equipment.