CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

1 month ago


TN United States Arcosa, Inc. Full time
Arcosa Marine Products, Inc. is searching for a Continuous Improvement Specialist for our plant operations in Ashville, TN. As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you must possess strong technical lean manufacturing and hands-on skills, along with a passion for operations excellence to be successful.

Arcosa's Inland Barge Group is comprised of Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of barges used to transport cargo on U.S. inland waterways. Arcosa Marine Products manufactures dry cargo barges, including flat-deck and hopper barges, that are used to transport a variety of products including grain, coal, and aggregates. Arcosa Marine Products also manufactures tank barges that carry petroleum, fertilizer, ethanol, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes. It is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers used primarily on grain barges. Additionally, Arcosa Marine Products provides a full line of deck hardware to the marine industry, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

What You'll Do:

* Implement operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies that directly tie-in with the site's KPI's (measurable results and sustainment will be tied in with performance reviews)
* Lead and facilitate data-driven Kaizen events to identify constraints and drive sustainable improvements and work closely with plant personnel
* Lead and facilitate events to identify and systematically reduce all forms of waste
* Develop and execute improvement action plans with specific owners and completion dates
* Develop a Lean Culture within the facility engaging individuals from the shop floor up
* Develop tracking tools and measures to support key KPI initiatives such as increasing efficiency, throughput/capacity, and reducing shop cost per unit rates
* Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives
* Create best practices to better leverage resources across all facilities
* Provide and teach CI tools to team members
* Build a CI culture across the organization
* Assist in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders
* Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports

What You'll Need:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university in (Engineering, Math, Science or Business Operations is preferred) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
* Minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment
* Minimum of five (5) years of Continuous Improvement experience required
* Extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities
* Self-starter who can easily engage other individuals across all jobs and responsibilities within the plant and organization
* Strong application knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and related Continuous Improvement tools
* Knowledge of Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Kanban, 8 wastes, TPM and SMED changeover reduction

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