Continuous Improvement Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Lead moderate-to-complex improvement initiatives across a site, region, or end-to-end value stream (manufacturing and/or service).

Provide facilitation and coaching to cross-functional teams, standardize best practices, and drive sustained performance improvements.

The position is to coordinate and lead a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and/or
environmental performance. The position will assist in the evaluation process, justification of improvements, and with carrying out the implementation plan.

Focus: deliver multi-functional results and mentor others in CI methods.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES
. Lead complex projects and value-stream improvements.
. Coach cross-functional teams mentor junior CI practitioners.
. Establish control plans and measurement systems for sustainment.
. Identify replication opportunities and deploy best practices.
. Advanced Lean/Six Sigma strong facilitation and influence.
. Strategic thinking ability to connect work to business outcomes.
. Risk management resilience in ambiguous environments.
. Communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of the business.