Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Centerville, IA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to have responsibility for driving the organization to targeted,

measurable and sustainable improvements across all operations and support functions. Expectations include co-owning

strategy and tactical development and execution for site initiatives and coaching lean capabilities within the organization.

The CI Engineer will work as an individual contributor, team facilitator and/or coach. Candidate will be expected to build &

foster a business environment that embraces Kaizen / Continuous Improvement (CI) and structured problem solving as a key

to the company’s ongoing growth and success. The position is part of operations and will directly report to the factory CI

Leader.

Responsibilities of this role:

· Formally and informally coaching others to identify and take action to reduce waste

· Forming, facilitating, leading & participating on cross-functional teams

· Using and coaching data-based decision making and problem-solving processes.

· Facilitating, Leading & participating in lean conversion actions.

· Formally and informally training in use of lean tools

· Developing Lean muscle across the organization

· Working cross-functionally as a problem-solver and team builder

· Organizing Kaizen events, and associated logistics

· Projecting a positive, solution-seeking attitude in all business interactions

· Work well in team environments, both as individual contributor and leader

· Motivate others to engage, support, and share our vision

· Communicate effectively across various levels within the organization.

· Adapt and stay flexible within multiple business environments, audiences and priorities.

· Documenting and developing process and system documentation as appropriate

· Writing business cases, capital expenditure requests and assessing financial impact of sustained CI action.

· Leading / Co-Leading facility and operations upgrades or enhancements

· Other responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

· 3+ years of Continuous Improvement Experience; will consider all candidates with relevant bachelor's degree and/or

equivalent combination of education and experience that meet the expectations of the job.

Preferred qualifications:

· Able to speak the language of LEAN and excited about continued growth

· Understanding and experience in use and coaching of TPS/Lean Fundamentals such as5S, SW, PSP, Kaizen, DM, VSM, TPI, Poka-Yoke, etc. · Experience leading a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) · Experienced leading / facilitating Kaizens through a Lean OPEX conversion · Cross functional experience in Operations / Material Flow / Supply Chain Mgmt. / Customer Support / Accounting / Product Development · Experience with Project and Change Management tools · Some Project Management experience · Experience as a people manager or production supervisor · Strong Computer & MS Office Skills To be a great fit for the role: · All of the above plus advanced (10-15 years) of proven LEAN / OPEX experience · Has acted as CI, Lean or OPEX Sensei, Trainer, Manager, or coach. · Demonstrated success with team building / leading and facilitation skills · Strong listening and coaching skillset. · Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across functions and at all levels within the organization · Ability to manage projects independently with little to no supervision · Recognize organization roadblocks and be able to use change management techniques to navigate towards solutions · Experience developing Lean Muscle across Cross- Functional Departments