Strategic Continuous Improvement Specialist
3 weeks ago
*This position requires residency in the state of Illinois. The ideal candidate will live in the Northern part of the state.
**Regular travel required within the state of Illinois.
The Strategic Continuous Improvement Specialist initiates and maintains relationships with manufacturers, discovers their operational challenges and opportunities, develops, and executes long-term countermeasures in consultation with the manufacturers’ teams. The candidate will also work with the Client Engagement team to develop and promote IMEC's manufacturing improvement capabilities and resources.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct consultation to manufacturers within the area of Transformational Strategic Lean and Continuous Improvement.
- Manage project engagements, which may include the following:
- Lean Policy Deployment
- Lean Daily Management
- Lean Tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
- Root Cause Analysis
- Work with third party resources.
- Participate in IMEC's solution development and process improvement teams.
- Assist in proposal development.
- Participate in sales presentations.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years’ experience working with manufacturing companies with a career progression that includes leadership responsibility. Master's degree preferred. An emphasis in Engineering, Technology, Marketing, or Operations Management is preferred.
- Job-related experience in strategic lean and continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving, project management skills, and decision-making skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Proven skills in coaching and mentoring others.
- Strong relationship management skills.
Candidates should be sincerely interested in helping manufacturers implement new manufacturing techniques and processes. Must have good computer skills and be a strong written and verbal communicator. An IMEC Technical Specialist will need tact and diplomacy in dealing with manufacturers, professional associations, government stakeholder representatives, and other service providers.
Consideration will be given to candidates with the proven ability to lead companies down a path of continuous improvement, with the demonstrated capacity to diagnose company needs and effectively communicate value to all levels of the company, from production personnel to top management. Experience in providing services in one or more of the following areas: strategic marketing, information technology, strategic and operational planning, lean manufacturing & waste reduction, plant layout, process optimization, product development, quality systems, Six Sigma, and supply chain development.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to synthesize and present highly technical data succinctly to nontechnical business executives and interact effectively with all levels of a manufacturing organization.
Position requires a combination of virtual work and regular travel with occasional extended travel to remote facilities across the state. Driving is an essential function of the job. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. This position has a lifting requirement of up to 70 pounds. Applicants must be capable of accessing manufacturing facilities which may not be ADA accessible. Please submit an electronic application, including (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. IMEC and its Subrecipient organizations, including Bradley University, SIU, NIU, and UIC are EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employers.
About IMEC
IMEC is a team of improvement specialists dedicated to providing manufacturers in Illinois with the tools and techniques to excel and compete globally. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in all areas of their organization from: Leading their Company, Planning for Success, Growing their Business, Improving their Operations, Focusing on their People, and Deciding with Data.
With more than 50 full-time staff and partners positioned statewide, IMEC delivers the local expertise to not only plan and strategize, but to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of client improvements. In fact, IMEC assists more than 1,500 companies each year with successful business improvement projects.
As a result, IMEC has demonstrated a return on investment that exceeds 19:1. This is made possible as organizations become more effective and efficient.
IMEC team members enjoy their jobs because of the challenge in working with a variety of organizations in a broad range of industries. They also gain satisfaction from providing assistance and advisement to help organizations succeed in a demanding marketplace. Click HERE to learn more about IMEC.
-
Continuous Improvement Manager
1 week ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Irca Group Full timeContinuous Improvement Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production...
-
Continuous Improvement Manager
17 hours ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Irca Group Full timeContinuous Improvement Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production...
-
Continuous Improvement Manager
4 weeks ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Irca Group Full timeCI Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL Company Overview: IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery...
-
Continuous Improvement Manager
3 weeks ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Irca Group Full timeCI Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL Company Overview: IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery...
-
Continuous Improvement Specialist
1 week ago
Downers Grove, United States Flexco Full timeCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTFlexco,a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an Continuous Improvement Specialist, to help us improve our production efforts, in our Downers Grove, IL, facility. The chosen candidate would be responsible for strategy work, centered around the improvement of our procedures, productivity and product quality. This is your...
-
Continuous Improvement Specialist
1 week ago
Downers Grove, United States Flexco Full timeFlexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an Continuous Improvement Specialist, to help us improve our production efforts, in our Downers Grove, IL, facility. The chosen candidate would be responsible for strategy work, centered around the improvement of our procedures, productivity and product quality. This is your opportunity to work in an...
-
Continuous Improvement Specialist
1 week ago
Downers Grove, United States Flexco Full timeFlexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an Continuous Improvement Specialist, to help us improve our production efforts, in our Downers Grove, IL, facility. The chosen candidate would be responsible for strategy work, centered around the improvement of our procedures, productivity and product quality.This is your opportunity to work in an...
-
Elk Grove Village, United States Pregis Full timeDirector of Continuous Improvement, Quality and EHS Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA Req #2494 Monday, May 20, 2024 We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth...
-
Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
1 month ago
Downers Grove, United States Regal Rexnord Corp Full timeThe Sr. Rexnord Business System (RBS) leader must have an operational focus. This position deploys strategy by focusing on implementing Lean Methodologies and driving business breakthroughs, Kaizen events, and team development within our business units. We strive for operational excellence across all functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and...
-
Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
2 days ago
Downers Grove, United States Regal Rexnord Corp Full timeThe Sr. Rexnord Business System (RBS) leader must have an operational focus. This position deploys strategy by focusing on implementing Lean Methodologies and driving business breakthroughs, Kaizen events, and team development within our business units. We strive for operational excellence across all functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and...
-
Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
2 weeks ago
Downers Grove, United States Regal Rexnord Full timeThe Sr. Rexnord Business System (RBS) leader must have an operational focus. This position deploys strategy by focusing on implementing Lean Methodologies and driving business breakthroughs, Kaizen events, and team development within our business units. We strive for operational excellence across all functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools...
-
Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
1 month ago
Downers Grove, United States Regal Rexnord Corp Full timeThe Sr. Rexnord Business System (RBS) leader must have an operational focus. This position deploys strategy by focusing on implementing Lean Methodologies and driving business breakthroughs, Kaizen events, and team development within our business units. We strive for operational excellence across all functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and...
-
Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
3 weeks ago
Downers Grove, United States Regal Rexnord Corp Full timeThe Sr. Rexnord Business System (RBS) leader must have an operational focus. This position deploys strategy by focusing on implementing Lean Methodologies and driving business breakthroughs, Kaizen events, and team development within our business units. We strive for operational excellence across all functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and...
-
Continuous Improvement Engineer
1 month ago
Buffalo Grove, United States Sterling Engineering Full timeOverview: The Sr. Lean and Continuous Improvement Engineer position is responsible for maximizing performance improvement and cost savings by proactively identifying areas for improvement, leading lean initiatives, and projects, utilizing lean tools and techniques, analyzing and reporting key metrics, communicating continuous improvement activities, and...
-
Continuous Improvement Engineer
4 weeks ago
Buffalo Grove, United States Sterling Engineering Full timeOverview: The Sr. Lean and Continuous Improvement Engineer position is responsible for maximizing performance improvement and cost savings by proactively identifying areas for improvement, leading lean initiatives, and projects, utilizing lean tools and techniques, analyzing and reporting key metrics, communicating continuous improvement activities, and...
-
Strategic Sourcing Manager
1 month ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Sodexo Group Full timeUnit Description A re you looking for a new rewarding role? If you answered YES to all these questions, this role is for you! Sodexo is seeking a Sourcing Manager (Facilities Service) to support a Corporate Services Financial Account. This is a remote position with expected travel, and the ideal candidate should reside in the Chicago land area, Michigan,...
-
Strategic Sourcing Manager
2 weeks ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Sodexo Group Full timeUnit Description A re you looking for a new rewarding role? If you answered YES to all these questions, this role is for you! Sodexo is seeking a Sourcing Manager (Facilities Service) to support a Corporate Services Financial Account. This is a remote position with expected travel, and the ideal candidate should reside in the Chicago land area, Michigan,...
-
Continuous Improvement Engineer
4 weeks ago
Buffalo Grove, United States Sterling Engineering Full timeThe Sr. Lean and Continuous Improvement Engineer position is responsible for maximizing performance improvement and cost savings by proactively identifying areas for improvement, leading lean initiatives, and projects, utilizing lean tools and techniques, analyzing and reporting key metrics, communicating continuous improvement activities, and training team...
-
Continuous Improvement Engineer
1 month ago
Buffalo Grove, United States Sterling Engineering Full timeThe Sr. Lean and Continuous Improvement Engineer position is responsible for maximizing performance improvement and cost savings by proactively identifying areas for improvement, leading lean initiatives, and projects, utilizing lean tools and techniques, analyzing and reporting key metrics, communicating continuous improvement activities, and training team...
-
Export Specialist
3 weeks ago
Elk Grove Village, United States Flat World Global Solutions Full time**Job Description: Export Freight Forwarding Specialist** **About Flat World Global Solutions**: Built on a foundation of excellence to the client, to each other, and in the community, Flat World Global Solutions is a business that helps turn supply chains into a strategic advantage. Through our operating units of Domestic, International, Over the Road,...
