Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Milbank Manufacturing Full time

At Milbank Manufacturing, we're seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in driving business growth through continuous improvement initiatives.

We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing, with a strong understanding of TPS philosophies and Kaizen culture. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, and have excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist and lead Continuous Improvement projects/Kaizen Events across the organization.
  • Coordinate the deployment of key Lean manufacturing tools, such as 5S, Kaizen, kanban, visual factory, and standard work.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions associated with the product, focusing on achieving consistency and standardization across sites.
  • Provide world-class manufacturing techniques to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvements.
  • Lead and/or participate in PIT (performance improvement team) activities.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing related work.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with emphasis on cross-functional team development.
  • Experience implementing Continuous Improvement and working knowledge of TPS philosophies utilizing the Kaizen culture.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and adapt to new processes.
  • Proficient in blueprint reading and database research.

This position requires approximately 10% travel, with a valid driver's license and ability to insure employee as a driver under the company auto policy.



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