Continuous Improvement Specialist

Well Enterprises•Le Mars, IA

About The Position

Responsible for improving overall business performance and building internal CI capabilities while initiating, leading and/or supporting the implementation of improvement activities on an ongoing basis. CHALLENGE SYSTEMS AND THE STATUS QUO Working closely with plant leadership and front line teams to challenge the status quo of how we currently manage the business and improve systems and processes using continuous improvement tools, strategies, methodologies, and techniques. COACH, MENTOR, AND GUIDE Coach, mentor, and guide the facility operations leadership through front line employees in the use of CI tools, strategies, techniques, and improve problem solving capabilities. Engage employees at all levels to focus on the process to drive SQDC results. Build organizational CI capability by transferring CI knowledge to others through hands on coaching during projects/activities and by mentoring others on a one-on-one basis (e.g., CI associates) PROJECT MANAGEMENT Manage project priorities and deliverables throughout the business units based on organizational vision and constantly changing business needs. Lead both tactical and strategic improvement projects and/or activities that drive Operational Excellence and deliver sustainable results. STRATEGY DEPLOYMENT Work closely and partner with facility leadership to jointly develop stretch annual facility Objectives Strategies and Plans (OSPs) that deliver a sustained SQDC results. #IND123 Qualifications In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity. Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (preferably in a technical field, e.g., engineering) or comparable professional experience.
5 years minimum in a plant setting (prefer at least 2 years supervisory experience)
3 years minimum in a CI type role with demonstrated success applying CI tools/techniques (e.g., Lean, 6 Sigma, TPM) at the shop floor level (preferably in a process industry).
Expert in Lean Manufacturing (i.e., Toyota Production System) and/or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Proficient with industrial engineering tools/techniques.
Problem solving, communicating with others (oral & written), operations analysis.
Positively influence and motivate others, effective coach/mentor to others, capable of building effective teams.

Responsibilities

Improving overall business performance
Building internal CI capabilities
Initiating, leading and/or supporting the implementation of improvement activities
Challenging the status quo of how we currently manage the business
Improving systems and processes using continuous improvement tools, strategies, methodologies, and techniques
Coaching, mentoring, and guiding the facility operations leadership through front line employees in the use of CI tools, strategies, techniques, and improve problem solving capabilities
Engaging employees at all levels to focus on the process to drive SQDC results
Building organizational CI capability by transferring CI knowledge to others through hands on coaching during projects/activities and by mentoring others on a one-on-one basis (e.g., CI associates)
Managing project priorities and deliverables throughout the business units based on organizational vision and constantly changing business needs
Leading both tactical and strategic improvement projects and/or activities that drive Operational Excellence and deliver sustainable results
Working closely and partner with facility leadership to jointly develop stretch annual facility Objectives Strategies and Plans (OSPs) that deliver a sustained SQDC results