Continuous Improvement Lead

Continuous Improvement Lead - Pageland, SC

Ready to change the future, your way?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven

Continuous Improvement Leadto unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a full-time Continuous Improvement Leadin the Operations Department at Aalberts,locatedin Pageland, SC.Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, The CI Leader acts as role model and serves as a champion for successful and sustained Lean implementation. This position requires a leader that canfacilitateand drive change in a fast paced and ever-changing environmentleveragingtheir strong interpersonal and influencing skills. This high energy person should enjoy hands on participation and be able to development and coach others in the principles, practices, tools, and techniques of Lean/CI.

Aalbertsis built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

• Coach and mentor managers, supervisors and shop-floor employees on Lean/CI principles, practices, and tools to positively impact
  
  Safety, Quality, Deliver, Cost, and Innovation.
• Recognize and articulate current problems, gaps, and opportunities andleveragethem in such a way as to build creative tension and compel the organization towards action.
• Change agent to drive a problem-solving, continuous improvement, and continuous learning culture. Further the development of the CI culture in the organization by promoting success of the discipline and serving as an advocate for further adoption.
• Lead andfacilitatekaizen events and other continuous improvement activities to achieve measurable improvements in SQDCI.Identifies, tracks and report metrics todemonstratethe positive results achieved through continuous improvement efforts.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for problem-solving and root cause analysis. Coaches, guides, leads, and enhances capability for problem-solving activities as necessary todetermineroot causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Helpidentifynew projects through value stream mapping, dataanalysisand daily management system. Support and lead value stream mapping sessions toidentifyandeliminatethe sources of waste, decrease lead times, lower costs, and increase overall value proposition for our customers.
• Champion TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program and drive improvements in overall equipment reliability.

• A minimum of three (3) years teaching, coaching, and applying Lean principles, tools, and techniques within a manufacturing environment and achievement of significant results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. Must havefacilitatedmultiple Kaizen events and delivered results against statedobjectives.
• A change agent thatpossessesthe ability to influence decision making and build critical relationships in a manufacturing organization.
• Passion and enthusiasm for driving improvement and leading change.
• Proven track recordfor developing, training, and coaching teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, ability to engage people and motivate them to meet/exceed goals and objectives; and the ability to develop others.
• Experience with automation applications and implementation a plus.

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Lean certification from a reputable organization or certifying body; preferably (Bronze-level) certification from the Lean Certification Alliance.
• Experience working in machining a plus.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB).

• Globally renowned company,dedicated to technological innovation and excellence
• Diverse teamsof passionate individuals,committed to making a difference
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Think independently yet work as one team
• Be incharge today of what happens tomorrow

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