Continuous Improvement Specialist

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides our customers with a local resource for a wide variety of quality material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products and support services to meet their needs anytime, anywhere.

• Study existing branch business software to identify enhancement opportunities
• Present, facilitate, and lead continuous improvement activities
• Partner with branch process owners and ensure appropriate participation and support
• Provide event follow-up and monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation
• Develop reports of overall Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate knowledge transfer across branches and departments
• Provide training, leadership, and team building skills, and subject matter expertise and delivery of continuous improvement
• Assist in coordinating an enterprise software implementation plan and schedule for newly acquired branches
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 0-2 years related experience
• Associate degree, preferably a technical degree, or equivalent experience
• Branch business process knowledge required.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, good driving record.

• Previous subject matter expert in 5S, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, six sigma problem solving, and training strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, presentation, and time management skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation and ability to work in a team environment and lead team activities
• Ability to provide hands-on leadership where needed in execution of process improvements.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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