Continuous Improvement Engineer

Description

Position at Lincoln Industries

SUMMARY:

Lead and implement continuous improvement (CI) culture throughout the organization while being responsible for the identification, prioritization, and implementation of CI projects and training. Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of a team- based servant leadership approach, strong technical knowledge, and proper use of continuous improvement tools.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coach people in lean methodology and CI mindset utilizing kaizen, lean training and exercises/demonstrations.
• Lead and influence others through improvement activities/events with a project team or by themselves, executing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Effectively manages organizational change of process improvements and is a passionate advocate for implementing CI methodologies
• Facilitates CI workshops including preparing agendas, group activities, documents and training content
• Provide assistance to production personnel in implementing improvement ideas and other resources they may need
• Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of process improvements and best practices focused on improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity (Labor and Material).
• Process mapping, value stream mapping, and identifying inefficiencies in business and manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Facilitate financial justification for new projects.
• Ensures follow-up on improvement events are completed and realized gains are maintained. This includes scheduling and facilitating on-going status reviews with all vested parties.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Manager of Continuous Improvement
• Supervises: Continuous Improvement Intern

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience: Expected:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, JIT, etc.)
• Training and coaching experience
• Strong communication skills - shop floor through management
• Creative thought process

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing industry.
• Lean Certification
• Leadership experience
• Project Management
• Financial justification
• Strong computer skills

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category C - Low Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category C.

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

0-25% of work activity

26 -50% of

work activity

51 -75% of

work activity

76 - 100% of

work activity

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space

X

Walking

X

Stooping

X

Bending

X

Sitting

X

Typing

X

Balancing

X

Reaching

X

Continuous Standing

X

Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)

X

Carrying < 50lbs

X

Lifting < 50lbs.

X

Twisting

X

Turning

X

Pinching

X

Gripping

X

Vibration (including but not limited to)

X
• Hand Tools
• Polishing Lathes
• Equipment Usage
• Pipe Bending or Cutting

Equipment

Squatting

X

Pushing < 50lbs.

X

Pulling < 50

X

Static Work

X

Pulling

X

Working at Waist-Shoulder Level

X

Working Above Shoulder Level

X

Working In High Far (Reach) Position

X

Working Below Shoulder Level

X

TRAINING: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.