Continuous Improvement Specialist - Remote

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Specialist - Remote

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you're innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the position:

This individual will serve as the company's lead facilitator for Raymond Lean Management, RLM (Toyota Production System, TPS), in support of the company's continuous improvement initiatives and business objectives. This position will lead continuous improvement projects and/or coach our business leaders in identifying and executing continuous improvement initiatives and provide educational lectures, workshops, seminars, coaching, and mentoring to grow the RLM capabilities of our associates and deliver bottom line results to the business.

Job requirements:

• A passion for continuous improvement through RLM (TPS)
• The ability to grow the continuous improvement culture throughout all levels of the organization
• Continuous fostering and improving company personnel in RLM abilities and understanding
• The ability to break down organizational barriers and work with cross-functional teams
• The ability to identify problems which can be addressed through the implementation of RLM tools and implement the tools demonstrating quantifiable positive impact to the business KPIs (SQCDEM)
• Partners with customers across the enterprise in the applications of RLM
• Champions safety as an integral part of everyone's job and holds self and employees accountable to highest standard of safe conduct

Travel - This position requires 50% travel

About you:

• Two or more years of project management experience is required
• Previous practical experience with 5S, Standardization, Kaizen, JIT, Jidoka, and Visual Management (will train the right candidate)
• Training/Teaching/Coaching and Presenting experience
• Team building experience
• Formal Toyota Production System / Lean management training or Practical Work Experience related to Continuous Improvement
• Strong oral and written communication skills coupled with professional presentation skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Self-directive, disciplined, persistent, and with a strong work ethic
• Persuasive leadership skills
• Patient and open minded
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams

It would be great if you had:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of the material handling business
• Easy access to an airport

About remote work:

Fully remote candidates will be considered based on experience and skill set. Fully remote candidates may be required to travel to Greene, NY for onboarding and/or periodically throughout the year based on business need. To be considered for a fully remote position you MUST reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington or Wisconsin.

About the total compensation package:

Salary - Starting salary is expected to be between $58,700 - $75,200 per year, depending on qualifications of selected candidate

Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation (on day 1), Sick, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Aid Program

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Two or more years of project management experience is required.