Continuous Improvement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the Continuous Improvement Department by training internal staff on World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs adapted to the office environment
• Coordinate and lead training sessions with Continuous Improvement Champions
• Coach project teams
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Departments at global headquarters
• Work closely with Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives to increase process efficiencies
• Apply understanding of customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis
• Partner with WEG global Continuous Improvement Department to learn internal tool, WMS Office
• Lead Kaizen events and WMS Office projects assigned by Continuous Improvement Manager
• Promote the growth of Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization by facilitating training on WMS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools
• Act as a process management coach by integrating knowledge of Lean principals

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Defining and solving problems using quality tools and methodologies including Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, 5W2H, PDCA, and DMAIC
• Drive process improvements with lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC, and Kaizen
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within all levels in the organization
• Project Management experience a plus
• Electrical/Mechanical/Technical background a plus but not required
• 3+ years relevant experience