Simpson Strong-Tie · 1 month ago
Associate Continuous Lean Improvement Engineer
Gallatin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $93K/yr
1+ years expSimpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. As an Associate Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for streamlining manufacturing processes, eliminating waste, and driving continuous improvement through the plant and warehouse. You will facilitate Kaizen events and support team leaders in identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions.
Building MaterialCustomer ServiceIndustrialManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of the Lean Continuous improvement roadmap through training our associates on 5S and Lean Methods and Tools and managing the improvement projects pipeline. (35%)
Lead Lean (kaizen) events aimed to remove process waste and serve as a coach/mentor to team leads and associates. (35%)
Collect, organize and analyze data, summarize findings, develop conclusions for projects and key business metrics and/or processes (cost savings, efficiency, utilization). (20%)
Maintain project-tracking pipeline, prepare cost benefits analysis for review with management team, and make recommendations for prioritizations. (10%)
Other assignments as needed/requested
Qualification
Required
1-year experience in Lean Continuous Improvement, required
Lead kaizen events, conduct time studies, conduct root cause analysis and 5Whys, conduct 5S, teach A3 thinking and PDCA, and conduct Value Stream analysis
Analytical ability: Data collection and statically significant analysis
Ability to perform advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as, V-lookup, Pivot tables and charts, Nested If Statements, and Macros
Project management, presentation skills/power point skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in industrial /manufacturing engineering, preferred
Benefits
Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.
Company
Simpson Strong-Tie
A leader in structural systems research and technology, Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the world's largest suppliers of structural building products.
5001-10000 employees
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