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Senior Continuous Improvement and Lean Engineer

2 months ago

Buffalo Grove Illinois, United States Nemera Full time
Job Overview

The Senior Continuous Improvement and Lean Engineer plays a pivotal role in advancing the lean initiatives within the organization. This position involves collaboration with various teams to enhance operational excellence through a structured approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  • Lead and facilitate the implementation of the Nemera Production System (NPS), ensuring adherence to standards and conducting audits across all components.
  • Promote awareness of best practices and foster collaboration among Nemera's facilities and external partners.
  • Conduct Lean Six Sigma training sessions for team members to build competencies in continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Manage and support projects aimed at enhancing lean processes and flow across transversal operations.
  • Develop and oversee the transformation roadmap for the plant, aligning local and central strategies with budgetary considerations.
  • Monitor performance metrics, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Act as a key user for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and contribute to their development.
  • Drive change management initiatives by partnering with operations teams to implement continuous improvement projects.
  • Leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance operational performance, including support for Power BI initiatives.
  • Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs, lead times, and inventory levels while improving quality.
  • Evaluate and redesign workflows and cell layouts to boost productivity and safety.
  • Facilitate value stream mapping sessions to pinpoint areas for business enhancement.
  • Design and execute projects that deliver continuous improvement outcomes and align with future operational goals.
  • Establish measurement systems that support lean manufacturing principles and track progress on cost reduction initiatives.
  • Document and communicate enhancements in manufacturing efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Develop training programs to promote employee understanding of lean concepts and methodologies.
  • Optimize material flow and floor layouts using lean principles.
  • Engage in cross-functional initiatives to promote operational excellence across the organization.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in polymer/plastic processing within highly automated settings.
  • Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and SAP, along with a solid understanding of Master Data concepts.
  • Experience with design software such as Creo, Pro-E, or AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Familiarity with maintenance performance KPIs and a strong customer-centric approach.