Ainsley Search Group · 16 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Palmyra, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAinsley Search Group is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement Engineer with experience in leading Kaizen projects to join a Global Manufacturer based in Wayne County. The CI Engineer will work closely with local cross functional teams to lead and implement CI & Kaizen Project development, planning, and execution for the local and regional manufacturing plants.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Report to the President and work closely with local supply chain, production, engineering, manufacturing, R&D, maintenance, etc. to develop, plan and executive CI projects and initiatives
Conducts DMAIC, design for Six Sigma Projects and address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results, apply a control plan on project completion and integrate the control plan into the current SOP
Provide hands-on training, mentoring and coaching to all level of internal customers on CI initiatives, project scope; educate personnel about change management and encourage engagement and transform culture of significant focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, quality, safety, etc
Provides, instructs and facilitates Six Sigma Training and JIT training, identifies opportunities for Six Sigma Projects and analyzes data to determine project scope, timeline and roadmap
SPC Charts apply on projects, works with process owners and IT to ensure data availability to process owners for tracking and measuring performance and progress
Project manage approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals
Coach, counsel and train operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture
Facilitate and lead Continuous Improvement events as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions
Leverage best practices are gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation
Develop, deliver, and support programs to teach personnel about lean principles, tools & concepts: problem solving, coaching, Kaizens, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, Visual Factory, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, QCO and flow manufacturing
Monitor, assess, and develop metrics to measure the cycle of change management; champion the CI initiatives and recommend process improvement to management team based on assessment of changes, CI Projects, project implementation, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Business, or related field
Six Sigma Certified desired
Recent years of recent work experience as a CI Engineer, Industrial Engineer, CI Manager, or similar within manufacturing industry
Solid hands-on experience in managing changes, CI projects, conflict management, culture transformation
Solid knowledge in CI related practices such as kaizen, 5S, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Solid knowledge in Project Management, able to develop scope of project based on timeline, budget, resource, cost, etc
Strong analytical and problem-solving skill, excellent communication and people skill
Able to work in a manufacturing/production environment
Benefits
Annual bonus
401k with match
Relocation Assistance
Health, dental and vision
PTO and paid holidays
Flexible spending and health saving accounts
Long-term, short term
Life insurance
Company
Ainsley Search Group
Ainsley Search Group, LLC is a national executive and professional search firm offers manufacturing and Life Science industries retained, contingent and project-based searches for positions in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Scientific, Operational Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Engineering verticals.
Founded in 2019
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ivy Saiia
Managing Partner 610.601.2717 | ivy@ainsleysearch.com
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