Shutterfly · 2 months ago
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer I
Fort Mill, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expShutterfly is a company that helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect their unique selves. The Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence using Lean Six Sigma principles, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects on the production floor.
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Responsibilities
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, and reductions in cost and waste
Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools
Teaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
Working to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logistics and merchandizing
Clearly defining program objectives and scope
Evaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effort
Securing employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change management
Establishing a clear and well-articulated implementation plan
Establishing criteria for the project’s success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors and financial business cases
Appropriately implementing principles of governance
Resolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability
Identifying intervention priorities and indicators
Conducting detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issues
Specifying deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicators
Identifying available resources (for example, people, material, and finances)
Mapping out in detail the desired situation
Clearly defining methodology
Accurately analyzing options including impact and feasibility
Specifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvement
Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Green Belt Certification Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees from upper management to production floor workers
Passion for Continuous Improvement
Ability to weigh and manage priorities
Skilled at synthesis and analysis
Detail oriented
Flexibility and diplomacy when dealing with staff and coworkers
Ability to make decisions as well as influence decision-making
Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivity
Organizational skills and ability to multitask
Project management
5S
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Lean Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with Excel
Demonstrated ability to work in high paced and changing environments
Preferred
Master's Degree in management or operations
Black Belt or Shainin Journeyman preferred
Company
Shutterfly
Shutterfly is a photography company provides products and services to preserve their memories and sharing stories.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sally Pofcher
Chief Executive Officer
Zac Bauman
Chief of Staff to CFO at Shutterfly
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