Continuous Improvement Analyst

Summary:

• Location: Onsite
• This role is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of CI strategic initiatives.
• Lead and sustain 5S and visual management initiatives.
• Deliver and document problem-solving sessions (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Participate in daily accountability.
• Lead/facilitate multi-tool problem-solving kaizen events following the company’s standard processes.
• Lead root cause and corrective action analysis following PDCA and DMAIC problem-solving and analytical techniques.
• Train and support site personnel in Lean tools and Kaizen workshop events to develop a pool of tool experts that can lead events.
• Perform Gemba walks to identify opportunities and sustain standards.
• Track and report progress on CI initiatives and metrics.
• Support capital project implementation to drive operational improvements.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Soft skills in team engagement, facilitation, problem-solving, and communication.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading Kaizen events.
• GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment using CI methodologies in a CI position.
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e., value stream mapping, one-piece flow, etc.
• Thorough understanding and applied practice of problem-solving methodologies to determine root cause and corrective action - i.e., Thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Pareto charts, etc.
• Demonstrated project management skills.