Continuous Improvement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Milwaukee, United States Wrought Washer Mfg., Inc. Full time

**Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist**
- Identify waste and drive improvements in the shop and office utilizing lean tools to lead Problem Solving, Corrective Action/Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Kaizen Events, 5S, Kanban, Standard Work, Visual Management, and other CI efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and drive change across the organization.
- Lead CI and cost savings activities; Track and execute improvement projects.
- Develop and maintain both short and long-term Continuous Improvement Strategy.
- Measure and report progress for group level activities on an on-going basis and report on the progress of improvement initiatives to management and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for managing plant data to identify impactful business opportunities and drive action.
- Follow-up, follow-through, and audit for sustainment.
- Deliver practical, hands-on training and coaching to associates on Lean Manufacturing tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.
- Positively promote CI and act as a change agent (leader) to instill a Problem Solving and CI culture.
- Contribute to strategic planning.
- Serve as a Power User for the PLEX ERP system.
- Support Quality and the Quality Management System

**Essential Skill Requirements**
- Uncompromising respect for people and exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Willing and able to Lead by example and follow through on commitments.
- Creative / Innovative - able to see possibilities and opportunities in most situations.
- Thinks beyond the day-to-day, taking a long-term, big-picture view of the business.
- Finds the right balance between sticking to plans and adjusting them to changing conditions and understands that different situations may call for different approaches.
- Ability to overcome resistance to organizational change, influence both hourly and salaried employees to embrace it, and lead the change initiative.
- Facilitates effective collaboration among coworkers and external partners.
- Involves others in making decisions on behalf of the group.
- Fosters a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing based on business needs.
- Requires high level of plant floor presence to establish extensive knowledge of processes and opportunities for improvement. Engaging employees at all levels in identifying solutions.
- Able to see that even the smallest improvement is CI and willing to work on the little stuff as much as the big stuff.

**Qualifications**
- 2+ years of results-driven problem-solving experience using industry-standard methodology (PDCA, DMAIC, etc.) and Lean tools required.
- 1+ years background in Industrial or Process Engineering, Process-Based Management, Manufacturing Leadership, and/or Business Leadership preferred.
- Project Management skills preferred.
- Process minded - able to understand technical processes, both manufacturing and support areas.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented and organization skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- **Salary commensurate with experience.**_

**Wrought Washer** is the world’s largest manufacturer of standard and special washers. For more than a century, Wrought Washers has been serving the nation’s leading industries, supplying high-quality construction equipment and material handling. Wrought Washer is a full-service company that offers state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing, design, customer service and sales operations. Wrought Washer is a privately held company. The Company has approximately 150 employees located in Southeastern Wisconsin.

**Wrought Washer Mfg. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.**

Pay: $69,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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