Continuous Improvement Specialist

Participated in continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts driving efficiency, effectiveness, and measurable financial results.
1-3 years of lean transformation experience showing progressive responsibility.
Hands-on and demonstrated experience with continuous improvement programs including deployment of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated successful project management experience and acumen.
Self-starting and comfortable collaborating with diverse work teams.
Excellent communication skills including written, technical and non-technical; oral and facilitating effective meetings including power point slide presentations and briefings (managing up and cross banding).
Attention to detail; strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task under pressure and in deadline environments.
Strong Project Management skills and results oriented achieving deliverables on time and meeting goals.
Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively lead teams; maintain collegial working relationships with colleagues, managers, customers and team members.
Strong computer skills with a variety of operational software systems (I.e. MS Suite, Excel, Visio, etc.).
BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.

Lead cross-functional projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows to improve flow.
Complete Value Stream Mapping Events to create plans to improve cost, reduce cycle time and capital investment by improving product velocity.
Work with Other stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities to drive high quality and efficient processes.
Responsible for driving productivity to meet overall site productivity targets and objectives.
Lead or facilitate problem solving teams and supporting groups to identify root cause and implement sustainable solutions.
Facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvements in operations and office areas.
Share best practices with other site Continuous Improvement Specialist and develop coordinated plans.
Coach site leaders and team members to become independent continuous improvement champions.
Support and drive Quick Kaizen’s with unique submissions including hourly workforce.
Other duties as required.