Continuous Improvement Engineer
4 weeks ago
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is a key contributor to our formalized continuous improvement initiatives for the Northwood, IA Plant. The position assists in delivering improvements to business initiatives by providing lean guidance, training, and reporting. This position works closely with all internal departments throughout the plant to help influence and support a Lean culture.
Highlights of the role:
The CI Engineer is responsible for understanding objectives and developing a plan to meet them. This position is responsible for executing the following:
- Implement improvement projects using Kaizen, Six Sigma, TPM, SMED, 5S, Standard Work, and other Continuous Improvement applications.
- Ability to lead Kaizen efforts using the following tools: time studies, project charters, value stream mapping, Gemba/MDI Boards, standard work balancing, single piece flow, kitting, and other waste eliminate methods.
- Collect, utilize, and develop production metrics to identify and influence Lean opportunities.
- Plan, coordinate, and organize with other resources to drive process improvements within the plant.
- Coach and mentor associates in Lean Methodologies and Processes.
- Develop ROI justification for Improvement and Capital Projects.
- Collaborate with the Plant Manager and take direction on critical opportunities.
- Work well with all levels of the organization, both in the office and the production team.
- Ability to present ideas and plans to all levels within the organization.
- Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
- Equivalent education and experience as a CI Engineer would be considered.
- 1-3 Years of experience implementing and leading Continuous Improvement projects, Kaizen Events, 5S, TPM efforts, and SMED projects.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to help train and to educate employees in lean principles and tools.
- Proven organizational skills, strong project management, and demonstrated ability to work in both team and individual environments.
- Possess strong critical thinking skills with the ability to create tools for data collection.
- MS Forms, Power BI and/or MS Excel
- Extensive knowledge in Lean tools such as Standard Work, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA, SMED, TPM, Standard WIP and other statistical tools as needed.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is preferred.
- Continuously stand and alternately required to walk or stand.
- Repetitively use fine finger, eye/hand, and push/pull movements.
- Continually lift 10lbs, at times lift 11-50lbs, and occasionally lift 51-100lbs.
- Occasionally to frequently bend or stoop, kneel or crouch, push or pull, climb, reach above shoulder and handle or grip, rotate head, and operate foot pedals.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is indoors in an industrial manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock and work near moving mechanical parts. Due to the nature of the production environment eye and hearing protection must be worn.
Your opportunity for better living
At Marvin, we're driven to imagine and create better ways of living. And that goes beyond our customers, to our communities and the colleagues beside us every day. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package that includes health insurance , paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401K retirement savings match.
We also support your overall wellness in other meaningful ways, including your own company-funded well-being account that can be used for anything from travel to a day at the spa, gym memberships or fun experiences with family and friends. You will be rewarded through our profit-sharing program, which recognizes the important role all employees play in making Marvin a success year, after year.
As a premier company with locations across North America, Marvin's portfolio also includes three additional premium brands: Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline. Together, we share one purpose and live our values. Our culture is built on generations of doing the right thing and putting our people first. Join us, and experience better living at Marvin.?
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
- Must work well within a diverse workplace and handle challenges that arise with respect.
- This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation maybe made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of his/her position.
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided above is intended as a general overview of the nature of the requirements, and necessary qualifications associated with this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
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