Continuous Improvement (CI) / Lean Champion
Cleveland, MS
About Our Client: Manufacturer based in northwestern Ohio, with multiple facilities around the US and continuing to grow. They are the leading producer of the steel product they manufacture.
Position Summary: Looking for a manufacturing professional to identify key initiatives that will improve safety and quality, reduce costs, reduce cycle time or improve customer experience.
Responsibilities include:
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Lead and direct cross-functional teams in both Lean and Kaizen project execution
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Apply Lean principles to the organization - i.e., Lean Thinking, Voice of the Customer, Six-Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5-S, Theory of Constraints, RCA/Problem Solving, Waste Identification/Value Enhancement, 3P Cell Design, TPM, Kanban, etc.
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Analyze and value opportunities for prioritization and ROI as well as guide and plan actions around safety, quality, people and productivity initiatives
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Serve as the expert on Lean, Six Sigma and overall continuous improvement (CI) concepts; teach, train and equip team members as necessary
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10-25% travel to support the other two locations
Ideal Candidate Qualities & Experience:
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​Bachelor's Degree in a related field (i.e., Business, Engineering, etc.)
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3+ years of experience in driving Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma initiatives with measurable results
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Prior leadership role in a manufacturing environment
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Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Tool Champion credentials
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Strong leadership, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
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Ability to multi-task, self-manage, and work independently
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Strong statistical skills with knowledge of Minitab a plus
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Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills
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