Continuous Improvement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Thermoid Full time

Job Summary

Thermoid is seeking a skilled Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive the deployment of the Thermoid Business System and significantly impact the operational performance of the company. This role collaborates with the Thermoid team to develop and implement better tools, machines, methods, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with site leadership to deploy the tools, methods, and processes that make up the Thermoid Business System, including Lean Manufacturing and Structured Problem Solving.
  • Collaborate with the Chanute team to develop and implement a future factory vision for the site.
  • Develop and sustain a kaizen event roadmap for the Chanute site, with consensus from site leadership.
  • Utilize technical skills and operational experience to develop technical solutions for business problems.
  • Execute manufacturing engineering projects developed by or assigned to you, connected to initiatives on the site's kaizen roadmap.
  • Actively engage with team members at their workplace to implement improvements at the site.
  • Facilitate kaizen events and working sessions focused on operational improvements.
  • Engage with site leadership to support and strengthen the Daily Management process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in rubber-related industries.
  • Experience in continuous flow operational environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in lean tools and structured problem-solving.
  • Proven track record of leading lean initiatives to achieve business results.

Technical Skills

  • Ability to accurately assess business and operational metrics through data analytics.
  • Ability to identify safety hazards and implement cost-effective solutions.
  • Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office tools and data analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Thermoid is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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