Continuous Improvement- Maintenance Director

5 days ago


Chicago, United States SkyWater Search Partners Full time

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Continuous Improvement- Maintenance Director
  • Job Tag: #LI-JP1
  • Posted: May 03,2024

Work with key business stakeholders and the global continuous improvement team to build processes and an operational environment focused on creating value. You will identify and deliver service improvement activity across all inputs/outputs into the operational business through employing process improvement methodologies and the application of innovative thinking to the maintenance and reliability vertical.

Responsibilities
  • This individual will primarily be responsible for the oversight of efficient product and plant functionality, adding and implementing newer LEAN processes and leading improvement teams while utilizing the Lean-Six Sigma Methodology processes.
  • Provide guidance for other employees to create efficient and smoother processes.
  • Oversight for DMAIC and kaizen projects.
  • Streamline maintenance program and optimize equipment uptime.
  • Conduct meetings and create documentation for overall plant improvement.
Desired Skills and Experience
  • 5-10 years of leading lean/kaizen projects in a factory setting.
  • Hands-on problem solver with experience overcoming mechanical obstacles in a manufacturing setting- especially debottlenecking processes.
  • Proven ability to coach and execute in a fast-paced environment.
  • Track record of successful utilization of a variety of lean tools/methodologies especially as it relates to maintenance and equipment uptime.
  • Ability to travel 80%+, occasionally international travel.
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