Continuous Improvement Specialist
WEG, Duluth, GA, United States
About The Role
WEG Electric Corp. offers a Continuous Improvement Specialist position in Duluth, GA. The role supports the Continuous Improvement Department by training internal staff on World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs adapted to the office environment. Responsibilities include coordinating and leading training sessions with Continuous Improvement Champions, coaching project teams, and partnering with the Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Departments at our global headquarters.
Primary Responsibilities
Work closely with the Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives to increase process efficiencies.
Apply understanding of customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis and determine the best methodology to resolve issues.
Partner with the WEG global Continuous Improvement Department to learn our internal tool, WMS Office, based on technical and managerial pillars of World Class Manufacturing.
Lead Kaizen events and WMS Office projects as assigned by the Continuous Improvement Manager.
Promote the growth of Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization by facilitating training on WMS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools.
Act as a process management coach by integrating Lean principles to help process owners and key stakeholders align problem solving and improvement project outcomes with company goals.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Knowledge / Training
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Experience defining and solving problems using quality tools and methodologies including Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, 5W2H, PDCA, and DMAIC.
Experience driving process improvements with lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC, and Kaizen.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels in the organization.
Project Management experience a plus.
Electrical/Mechanical/Technical background a plus but not required.
Experience
3+ years of relevant experience.
Benefits We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package.
Additional Information Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity WEG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
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Primary Responsibilities
Work closely with the Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives to increase process efficiencies.
Apply understanding of customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis and determine the best methodology to resolve issues.
Partner with the WEG global Continuous Improvement Department to learn our internal tool, WMS Office, based on technical and managerial pillars of World Class Manufacturing.
Lead Kaizen events and WMS Office projects as assigned by the Continuous Improvement Manager.
Promote the growth of Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization by facilitating training on WMS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools.
Act as a process management coach by integrating Lean principles to help process owners and key stakeholders align problem solving and improvement project outcomes with company goals.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Knowledge / Training
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Experience defining and solving problems using quality tools and methodologies including Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, 5W2H, PDCA, and DMAIC.
Experience driving process improvements with lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC, and Kaizen.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels in the organization.
Project Management experience a plus.
Electrical/Mechanical/Technical background a plus but not required.
Experience
3+ years of relevant experience.
Benefits We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package.
Additional Information Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity WEG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
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