Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing Background)
By Lantech At Louisville, KY, United States
Ability to manage and lead continuous improvement projects
Experience leading continuous improvement teams and or continuous improvement projects is preferred
Experience with implementing automation in an assembly process a plus.
Experience in Quality Assurance or Safety a plus.
3 years Manufacturing engineering experience in a Lean environment.
Comfortable working with all levels in the organization

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional looking to make an impact? We are looking for a Director of Continuous Improvement to join our team and lead our manufacturing operations to the next level. You will be responsible for driving process improvement initiatives, developing and implementing best practices, and ensuring that our operations are running efficiently and effectively. If you have a passion for process improvement and a track record of success, we want to hear from you!

Overview The Director of Continuous Improvement Manufacturing is responsible for leading and managing the continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing organization. This includes developing and implementing strategies to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. The Director will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers, customers, and other departments. Detailed Job Description The Director of Continuous Improvement Manufacturing is responsible for leading and managing the continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing organization. This includes developing and implementing strategies to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. The Director will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers, customers, and other departments. The Director will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement, developing and implementing plans to address those areas, and measuring the results of those plans. The Director will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Job Skills Required
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Ability to analyze data and identify areas of improvement
• Ability to develop and implement improvement plans
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading and managing continuous improvement efforts
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Ability to analyze data and identify areas of improvement
• Ability to develop and implement improvement plans
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems
• Knowledge of cost reduction strategies
• Knowledge of quality control and assurance
Job Experience
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading and managing continuous improvement efforts
• Experience developing and implementing improvement plans
• Experience analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement
• Experience motivating and inspiring teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
• Identify areas of improvement and develop plans to address those areas
• Measure the results of improvement plans and make adjustments as needed