Lead, Continuous Improvement

Lead, Continuous Improvement

Ourcampus in
** Aurora,IL(Two sites, Aurora Pads & Aurora Slurries)
** is seeking a
Continuous Improvement(CI)
Lead Engineer
. The CI Lead Engineer will play a critical rolein driving yield gainsacross thetwo sitesandassociatedsupplychain. Leveraging deepexpertisein process mapping,Six Sigma, Leanandhigh-impact transformations, this individual will ensure thatyieldsolutions are prepared for success,implemented and sustained. As a key contributor to the Continuous Improvement team, this Engineer will help assessprocesses and KPI’s across the Aurora Campussitesand ensure improvement road maps are defined, executed, and sustained.

This role will also coordinate with the larger CI community to share best practices and learnings todrivethe

Entegris

Way mindset.

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects byidentifyinghigh value losses ( yield, output, delivery, labor, scrap etc.),prioritizing,involving necessary resources, following structured approaches,delivering and sustaining expected results within the committed timelines.
• Lead Continuous Improvementstrategic initiative deployments: Develop and implementCIstrategies to streamline processes andeliminatewasteto drive Yield and process optimizations. Utilize methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive process improvements.
• Assess and Optimize Processes: Conduct thorough assessments of current processes toidentifyinefficiencies and areas for improvement. Implement Lean principles tooptimizethese processes prior to digital transformation.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to ensure that Lean improvements are integrated seamlessly with digital technologies.
• Drive Cultural Change: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Provide training and support to employees to adopt Lean methodologies and new digital tools and processes.
• Monitor and Measure Impact: Establishmetrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze data toidentifytrends and areas for further enhancement.
• Facilitate Workshops and Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate employees on Lean methodologies and digital tools.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement Programs: Participate in and/or leadprograms around Skill gap resolution,Production Elements, Productivity AOP, 5S,Tier daily management (TDM), etc.

• **** Minimum of 8-10years’ experience in a manufacturing environment driving Lean and Six Sigma programs across a large-scale and diverse manufacturing footprint
• Experience in driving a lean before digitize mindset across the supply chain with a global team
• Formal Six Sigma training and associated Lean, Blackbelt and SPC credentialsis preferred
• Willing to travelbut less than 10%
• Undergraduate degree in applicable field, engineering, computer science, business - information technology

• Proven track recordof developing,implementing and sustaining aCIculture across a global enterprise
• Direct supplier,Customer and factory experience in managingCIportfolios with measurable efficiency gains
• Hands-on leadership stylewith asense of urgency todeliver results

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background,experiences and perspectives. Weleveragethe differences of our employees to bringnew ideasto the table.

Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives.

Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values…