Simpson Strong-Tie ยท 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, increasing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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
Lead Lean (kaizen) events aimed to remove process waste and serve as a coach/mentor to team leads and associates
Collect, organize and analyze data, summarize findings, develop conclusions for projects and key business metrics and/or processes (cost savings, efficiency, utilization)
Maintain project-tracking pipeline, prepare cost benefits analysis for review with management team, and make recommendations for prioritizations
Other assignments as needed/requested
Qualification
Required
1-year experience in Lean Continuous Improvement
Lead kaizen events
Conduct time studies
Conduct root cause analysis and 5Whys
Conduct 5S
Teach A3 thinking and PDCA
Conduct Value Stream analysis
Analytical ability: Data collection and statistically 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
Benefits
Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis.
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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Executive Vice President, Innovation
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