Continuous Improvement Sr. Specialist
the LEGO Group, Richmond, VA, United States
Job Description
If you have experience working in Continuous Improvement and are looking to make your next career move, this might be the opportunity for bringing your skills to help your team achieve the best results for a great organization within the LEGO Group! The LEGO Continuous Improvement Sr. Specialist will be responsible for assisting managers in implementing continuous improvement tools, processes, behaviors and mentality.
Core Responsibilities
Identifies and lists potential opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and drives productivity agenda through promoting the usage of Continuous Improvement tools.
Leads CI breakthrough/strategical projects using Lean tools, as well as CI initiatives to improve processes, tools, and programs. Documents lessons learned from CI projects and initiatives.
Coaches and supports site managers and lead professionals to implement CI tools to improve processes and/or tackle critical problems.
Performs LCI assessment process and supports areas assigned on LCI assessment journey to achieve target. Supports CI assessment governance process.
Arranges and conducts Continuous improvement tool training to organization.
Implents shopfloor management principles through continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, etc.).
Supports and participates in the implementation of global and local CI agenda, and activities supporting the business strategy.
Influences, coaches, challenges, and acts as a sparring‑partner to the Manufacturing leaders and their support to adopt CI thinking practices and to demonstrate CI behaviors that drive desired results.
Do you have what it takes?
Proven experience with Lean/OPEX/CI tools and facilitation of workshops and improvement events.
Analytical mind with excellent data collection and analysis skills.
Excellent competence in creative problem‑solving and leading improvement projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate and establish rapport with colleagues and managers from and out of the team.
Proven coaching technique, applicable from team members to managers.
Change agent with proven experience leading and coordinating new initiatives across different areas.
Ability to apply organizational change techniques to move the organization into new working methods and new approaches.
Additional
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
This position will work onsite 5 days a week.
May require global travel.
Compensation The salary for this position has a range of $93,989.00 - $140,983.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you’re interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you? Here are some of what to expect:
Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.
Colleague Discount – We know you’ll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Your workplace – When you join the team you’ll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are.
Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on‑line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
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Core Responsibilities
Identifies and lists potential opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and drives productivity agenda through promoting the usage of Continuous Improvement tools.
Leads CI breakthrough/strategical projects using Lean tools, as well as CI initiatives to improve processes, tools, and programs. Documents lessons learned from CI projects and initiatives.
Coaches and supports site managers and lead professionals to implement CI tools to improve processes and/or tackle critical problems.
Performs LCI assessment process and supports areas assigned on LCI assessment journey to achieve target. Supports CI assessment governance process.
Arranges and conducts Continuous improvement tool training to organization.
Implents shopfloor management principles through continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, etc.).
Supports and participates in the implementation of global and local CI agenda, and activities supporting the business strategy.
Influences, coaches, challenges, and acts as a sparring‑partner to the Manufacturing leaders and their support to adopt CI thinking practices and to demonstrate CI behaviors that drive desired results.
Do you have what it takes?
Proven experience with Lean/OPEX/CI tools and facilitation of workshops and improvement events.
Analytical mind with excellent data collection and analysis skills.
Excellent competence in creative problem‑solving and leading improvement projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate and establish rapport with colleagues and managers from and out of the team.
Proven coaching technique, applicable from team members to managers.
Change agent with proven experience leading and coordinating new initiatives across different areas.
Ability to apply organizational change techniques to move the organization into new working methods and new approaches.
Additional
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
This position will work onsite 5 days a week.
May require global travel.
Compensation The salary for this position has a range of $93,989.00 - $140,983.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you’re interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you? Here are some of what to expect:
Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.
Colleague Discount – We know you’ll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Your workplace – When you join the team you’ll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.
We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are.
Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on‑line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.
Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real.
Join the LEGO® team today.
#J-18808-Ljbffr