Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer – On site

Holliston, MA, USA

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll be part of our Holliston team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:

• Analyze production plans on a daily basis and coordinate resources to meet objectives and schedules in the production lines.
• Facilitate kaizen events and other lean initiatives such as 5’s, one-piece flow, standardized work, Kanban.
• Utilize knowledge of value stream analysis, project management, data collection and analysis, and development and implementation of process improvements to drive change.
• Perform workplace audits and stream processes within area of responsibility.
• Provide training and coaching for project sponsors, leaders and teammates on Lean leadership, managing culture change through conflict resolution, empowering the workforce to drive change and sustainment of implemented improvements using simple Lean tools.
• Lead project teams to deliver project cost, quality and time objectives.
• Report on project progress to process owners and other appropriate leadership levels at least at regular intervals.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
• Support the business in establishing "best practice."
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.
• Support, comply with and ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and regulations, as well as other company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet the business needs.

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing initiatives in production.
• Demonstrated track record in process improvement, conflict resolution, process design and change management.
• Ability to effectively provide facilitation, group training and stand-up presentations to other associates in the use of Lean, DMAIC tools and related topics.
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing data and propose changes leading to higher efficiency and safety.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to work with others at all levels in the organization as a team player and team leader.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Self-motivated to implement goals with little supervision.
• Multitasking skills to manage multiple projects and various project activities.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Salary range: $72,000.00 – $ (annual full-time salary).

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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