Continuous Improvement Assistant Jobs in Butler, Ohio

Time management and organization skills.

Support implementation of enterprise initiatives including Daily Management System, Problem-Solving Practices, and Reliability Excellence.

Knowledge and skill of continuous improvement tools including structured problem-solving methodology

Manage the local pipeline of improvement projects aligned to productivity targets.

Tracking and reporting of results including cost / productivity benefits.

Prior experience in a manufacturing role is required. Paper and packaging experience is a plus.

Fulfilling thoroughly all tasks within the scope of defined qualifications and responsibilities

Project management (internal and international)

Assisting in various Lean tools like Shop Floor Management (SFM), Idea Management(I-Box), 5S Principles, Standardized work

Education in lean manufacturing, discrete simulation, and database preferred

0-2 years of work experience preferred.

Prior experience in lean implementation preferred

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Minimum Years of Experience Required

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Interpersonal skills, self-confidence, leadership abilities

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

Develop project teams on key skills to drive improvement.

Two years of experience in food manufacturing, preferred

Experience leading and developing high achieving teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent planning and priority management skills

4+ years of experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment; experience in food manufacturing a plus

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience leading continuous improvement projects (FOX, Six Sigma, LEAN/TPM, IWS, HPO).

Experience in design of experiments.

Experience in leading capital and/or maintenance projects

Thorough knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Process Management principles.

Skilled at identifying customer needs and designing business processes and solutions to meet internal/external customer requirements.

Observe production operations as needed to measure current capabilities and to determine current strengths and weaknesses.

Above average skills with Microsoft suite of tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,

Excellent professional presentation and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Location: Any major manufacturing site preferably; remote will require up to 100% travel

Previous work experience with a well-regarded company renowned for its Continuous Improvement / Lean excellence preferred.

Possess strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Six Sigma Black belt preferred; lean, six sigma or other experience with a well-developed methodology required.

A minimum of 15+ years of progressively responsible Continuous Improvement/ Lean leadership experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment

Proven experience working effectively in non-union and union environments

Lead the implementation of process changes and support business partners in applying concepts of Change Management to facilitate successful implementation.

Manage and co-lead project teams to analyze and improve business processes, emphasizing cost reduction, lead time reduction, and quality improvement.

Manage cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.

Identify financial and non-financial project benefits and develop business cases.

Clearly communicate project status, risks & opportunities, as well as benefits to a variety of business stakeholders, including executive leadership.

5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement of business, operations, and/or manufacturing processes.

Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed, and logical discussions/presentations.

Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.

3-5+ Years experience in insurance industry and/or continuous improvement that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position

A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career

Experience influencing leadership at multiple levels to support change management

Effective leadership skills to make changes in operational systems and processes, resulting in improved P&L performance at the locations

Experience with leading global programs and meeting financial targets within targeted timeframe

Ability to lead technical activities to meet timing and budgetary targets within Howmet Aerospace policy requirements

A working knowledge of manufacturing processes and improvement strategies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all levels of the organization

Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Management, Data Analysis, or Related Technical Field)

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through benchmarking world-class Continuous Improvement organizations and personal CI/Continuous Improvement related training.

15+ years of demonstrated qualified Continuous Improvement experience in a leadership role.

One successful enterprise Continuous Improvement transformation required with experience in deploying Continuous Improvement culture in an organization.

8+ years’ experience leading and managing a Continuous Improvement/CI team.

Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving techniques. Proficiency in analyzing business needs, determining appropriate solutions and/or opportunities, and deploying them.

Partner and work closely with customer facing teams and business functions (HR, Finance, IT, Customer Support, Product Management, Engineering, Product Development).

Demonstrated successful project management experience and acumen

Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective Change Management development and execution

PMP/Agile training or certification preferred (Project / Program experience is acceptable alternative)

Experience delivering tangible productivity results via operational and transactional excellence projects.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs

Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ME, IE, other) preferred but with the right amount of experience, will consider other fields of study.

Lean or Six Sigma certified preferred

Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook at a minimum.

Ability to travel 50% of the time

Previous management/supervisory experience is required.

Drive culture change to instill focus on fact-based management practices, the use of Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies.

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum certification as Green Belt in Lean / 6 Sigma is preferred.

Assist in the creation of performance metrics, reporting and improvement targets for all areas of the company.

Increase standardization of work processes.

Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for Industrial Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent in experience

Act as functional lead for the deployment of the Velan Lean Management System (LMS).

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent experience.

Minimum 5 years of related experience and 3 in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.

Participate in the functional CI governance process and influences stakeholders to ensure results are achieved.

Collaborate with CI peers at other Velan departments/plants/locations to share best practices and establish standardization of initiative implementations across all sites.

Experience in Daily Management, Kaizen, TPM/AM, and formal Problem Solving.

Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.

Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar role

Experience in automation integration (digital/information automation, equipment automation)

A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.

Designing and implementing tooling & fixtures for ease of change-over and mistake proofing

Expertise in business process management software skills

Excellent project management skills and proven track record of driving change and delivering results

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations or related field required

Minimum of 7 years of continuous improvement experience including 5 years in a leadership role

Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Black Belt, and/or Kaizen Certification

Work closely with cross-functional departments to design new products with quality and manufacturability embedded from design to mass production.

Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed, and logical discussions/presentations.

Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.

3-5+ Years experience in insurance industry and/or continuous improvement that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position

A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.

4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

Expertise in business process management software skills

Participates in special projects as requested by management.

Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, analytics, operations management, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

Manages staff members and supports the delivery of continuous improvement projects, which enable the attainment of key strategic objectives.

Works closely with business managers to develop and implement process metrics.

3-5 years of experience in the health insurance field preferred.

Provide data driven recommendations for capital optimization and manage capital projects.

Plant Manager, Operations Leadership Team and Front Line Staff

Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering, other internal and external materials support providers

Experience with Plastic Extrusion and facility support processes strongly preferred.

Experience in specification, purchase, installation, and release to production of capital equipment and facility support systems strongly preferred.

Strong technical skills and interpersonal communication skills.