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Lean Efficiency Expert

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Wagoner, Oklahoma, United States DMI Companies Full time
Job Description

Overview

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will drive process excellence and lead the implementation of Lean principles and techniques across DMI Companies. This role will focus on eliminating waste, reducing costs, and improving product quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead or assist cross-functional teams in creating cost reduction and process improvement plans.
  • Develop and implement training programs to standardize manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Design and develop part structures in ERP systems, including items, bills of materials, and routings.
  • Conduct daily reviews of throughput and parts per hour (PPH), investigating and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Perform time and labor studies using observation and video methods.
  • Analyze and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to remove non-value-added steps in processes.
  • Collaborate with management to increase capacity and throughput.
  • Document process changes and ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are updated and maintained.
  • Support production managers in improving inefficient processes.
  • Confer with management regarding procedures, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
  • Create standard work documents capturing best practices for production processes.
  • Perform manufacturing audits, focusing on process or cost variation.
  • Create and update manufacturing reports capturing company KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
  • Design and generate layouts of equipment, material, and workspaces for maximum efficiency.
  • Identify new opportunities to grow the Lean culture within the company.
  • Conduct regular 5S events in work centers to remove non-essential items and operations.
  • Train crew leaders and shop personnel on continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
  • Create implementation plans and manage projects using Lean's project templates.
  • Mentor, lead, and direct the work of others.
  • Determine capability and capacity of existing and new manufacturing processes, developing metrics to monitor efficiency.
  • Create work cell layouts to promote overall workflow.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of MTM and/or Basic MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique)
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing - White Belt preferred
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies preferred
  • Knowledge of process mapping methodologies
  • Strong mathematical and organizational skills
  • Expert computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and Project
  • Experience with technical writing
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • 1+ years' experience in Industrial Engineering

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DMI Companies is a leading manufacturer of HVAC accessories supplying the commercial, industrial, and residential HVAC markets through a vast network of domestic and international distributors. We are committed to providing a sustainable environment through our products, operations, and personal conduct.