Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: Yoh
Location: Anderson
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Engineer needed for a direct hire opportunity with Yoh's client in Anderson, SC. Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Bachelor degree in an Engineering field required with 2-3 years of experience leading lean / continuous improvement implementations.
• Lean experience required; certification preferred.
• Well versed in modern tools and methodologies of process improvement. What You'll Be Doing:
  • Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer will Lead, promote, and facilitate the implementation of Company Manufacturing System (CMS) so that it becomes a "part of the culture" at Company.
  • This position will utilize CMS / CI principles, process, and indicators to identify, plan, and support execution of targeted improvement initiatives within operational processes.
  • Support strategic planning initiatives, business plan deployment, and strategic goal & objective creation to ensure high impact opportunities for lean process are identified.
  • Develop, and play a hands-on execution role in the CMS plan, linked to the business plan and strategic priorities with robust sustainable lean processes. Own the execution (impact, timeline and dependencies) and sustainability of project results.
  • Improve baseline performance relative to cost, quality, cycle time and customer satisfaction by delivering business results.
  • Drive the education & development of skills, competencies, and effectiveness among key project stakeholders.
  • Drive Standardization and continuous improvement of the CMS/ CI principles, tools and practices.
  • Analysis of 'as-is' state, 'to-be' state, gap analysis, prioritized waste and development appropriate CI countermeasures to deliver improved performance. Clear understanding of principles that guide tool selection.
  • Identify and implement digital technologies that enhance continuous improvement activities. What You Need to Bring to the Table:
    • Bachelor degree in an Engineering field required with 2-3 years of experience leading lean / continuous improvement implementations.
    • Lean experience required; certification preferred.
    • Analytical problem solving: able to identify problems; apply structured and disciplined methodology to identify root cause using data.
    • Proven ability to take responsibility for leading, directing, and managing change. Can determine a vision of the future state and provides direction, focus and drive during the change process.
    • Can challenge the process and thinking in a non-confrontational manner.
    • Well versed in modern tools and methodologies of process improvement. Get Hired, Apply Now! Recruiter: Cliff Russo #LI-SPG #Zip-SPG #CB-SPG #IND-SPG

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