Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc

LOCATION: Tampa, FL

DIRECT REPORTING: Operational Excellence Manager

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will analyze current processes by generating Process Flow Diagrams and Value Stream Maps in order to benchmark and/or quantify current performance, identify and quantify waste, and to establish metrics for quantifying the improvement activities. Identify and minimize process waste by leading and organizing events that utilize Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Mistake Proofing, Statistical Process Controls, and Visual Management Systems. Achieve significant improvements in Operational Efficiency by implementing Standardized Work Practices.

Principal Activities

• Lead Leslie Controls in its pursuit of improved lean manufacturing via continuous Kaizen activities.
• Creation and maintaining time studies of individual work centers as required to maintain baseline.
• Assist in implementing process improvements with lean manufacturing concepts reducing cycle times and increasing employee efficiencies via success tracking and monitoring system for sustainment and progress toward KPI performance etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities.
• Support operations in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions.
• Utilize continuous improvement through employee engagement in ideas and implementation.
• Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire operations population in both understanding key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPIs.
• Utilize improvement tools including A-3's, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management activities.
• Review and aid in Hoshin plans.
• Coach and support the Operational Excellence team.
• Coach weekly Problem-Solving Teams.
• Work with value stream leaders to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives to achieve business results using best practice Process Management tools.
• Coach, Facilitate, or Lead advanced improvement events including Value Stream Mapping of complex value streams.
• Support Operations team in coaching individuals in key roles to develop proficiency by leveraging formal training, improvement events, and mentoring. Manage portfolio of certified event leads to gain organizational self-sufficiency.
• Enhancing the program to world class levels through innovation and benchmarking, driving business unit and site self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree - Prefer bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years' experience facilitating and managing Lean Manufacturing programs
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Direct experience with Process Improvement
• Results oriented, with sound judgment
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to compile data, interpret data, and formulate improvement initiatives
• Strong team building skills and the ability to facilitate team based initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge, and ability to train others with diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced project management skills

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