Continuous Improvement Specialist II
LiftOne, Charlotte, NC, United States
Summary
The Continuous Improvement Specialist provides continuous improvement and LEAN expertise to the entire LiftOne business, and directly supports the execution of the Service Process Optimization by acting as an analyst, facilitator, consultant, trainer and/or project manager as assigned. This role is integral to the cultural transformation in LiftOne by which continuous improvement will be embedded in all regions and functions.
There is no visa sponsorship for this role.
Essential Functions
Play a key role in the development of a Continuous Improvement culture by which all efforts drive an improved customer experience
Influence and guide leaders with respect to LEAN methodologies, and look for opportunities to develop continuous improvement proficiency in those leaders
Facilitates and/or leads rapid improvement workshops, kaizens and other LEAN events to support execution of the Continuous Improvement projects
Researches and identifies relevant benchmarks to be used in establishing standard work and standard operating procedures
Assist in project management of Service Process Optimization and other continuous improvement projects
Act as a 5S expert by performing ad-hoc audits in the branches and training new employees on the methodology
Provide necessary training for employees to support continuous improvement ideas that will be generated by all levels within the organization
Analyze data and use value stream mapping to transform as-is processes and procedures
Deploy change management methodologies to implement operational changes across the enterprise
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or Technology
1-3 years of experience in practicing LEAN methodologies (i.e. DMAIC, Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Flow/Cell Design, Toyota Production System (TPS)) in an industrial or manufacturing environment
3-5 years of experience working in a leadership role
1-3 years of Project Management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
LEAN/Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical content
Experience with heavy machinery/equipment within a service-focused operation, preferred
5+ years of experience in teaching and implementing CI/Lean methodologies, preferred
PMP Certified, preferred
50% to LiftOne branches throughout Southeast
Computer Skills Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations PMP Certification, preferred
Workplace Requirements Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, pull and /or otherwise move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, depending on site location, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in some work environments is occasionally loud.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We’re committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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There is no visa sponsorship for this role.
Essential Functions
Play a key role in the development of a Continuous Improvement culture by which all efforts drive an improved customer experience
Influence and guide leaders with respect to LEAN methodologies, and look for opportunities to develop continuous improvement proficiency in those leaders
Facilitates and/or leads rapid improvement workshops, kaizens and other LEAN events to support execution of the Continuous Improvement projects
Researches and identifies relevant benchmarks to be used in establishing standard work and standard operating procedures
Assist in project management of Service Process Optimization and other continuous improvement projects
Act as a 5S expert by performing ad-hoc audits in the branches and training new employees on the methodology
Provide necessary training for employees to support continuous improvement ideas that will be generated by all levels within the organization
Analyze data and use value stream mapping to transform as-is processes and procedures
Deploy change management methodologies to implement operational changes across the enterprise
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or Technology
1-3 years of experience in practicing LEAN methodologies (i.e. DMAIC, Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Flow/Cell Design, Toyota Production System (TPS)) in an industrial or manufacturing environment
3-5 years of experience working in a leadership role
1-3 years of Project Management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
LEAN/Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical content
Experience with heavy machinery/equipment within a service-focused operation, preferred
5+ years of experience in teaching and implementing CI/Lean methodologies, preferred
PMP Certified, preferred
50% to LiftOne branches throughout Southeast
Computer Skills Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations PMP Certification, preferred
Workplace Requirements Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, pull and /or otherwise move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, depending on site location, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in some work environments is occasionally loud.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We require all employees to treat all our employees and candidates as equals. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We’re committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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