Covia · 1 month ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Troy Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCovia is a leading provider of diversified minerals solutions. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance operational effectiveness by supporting continuous improvement processes, driving productivity improvements, and providing training to plant personnel.
MiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Working with sites to support Covia’s Operations Management System with objectives that include:
Improving work effectiveness and efficiencies
Providing the tools and approaches needed by teams to deliver
Assisting to identify systems to support debottlenecking and loss prevention
Assisting the plant in developing and supporting a portfolio of Continuous Improvement (CI) projects for areas of productivity, energy, and growth
Continually evaluate personnel and work processes with continuous improvement as the objective
Identify novel concepts and approaches directed toward improving Operations optimization processes
Facilitate local workshops to generate involvement for problem solving and idea generation at all levels throughout the Organization including front line workers
Provide lean manufacturing training to front line and supervisory staff at the plant
Ensure all plant personnel receive thorough training on existing processes and are upgrades on new systems as required
Facilitate the implementation and sustaining the Ways of Working. Focus on KPI development, Visual Performance Boards, 5S and Skills Training Matrix
Build and foster a strong culture of personal and process safety across the organization
Fill in for Production and Maintenance Supervisors from time to time when supervisors are on vacation as an opportunity to develop supervisory and leadership skills
Collaborate with cross-functional and interdependent departments as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university, required
Ability to train plant employees in problem solving techniques to deliver results
Self-motivated to resolve challenges and circumvent obstacles
Openly discuss opportunities to improve the performance of the business
Strong communication skills are essential
Strong analytical and technical skills, ability to solve complex problems, ability to innovate, and a strategic business perspective and financial acumen
Benefits
Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
401K with company matching
Vacation + Paid Holidays
Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Covia
Covia is a provider of minerals and material solutions for the industrial and energy markets.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Golden Gate Capital
2024-11-04Acquired
2020-12-31Post Ipo Equity
2018-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Bruno Biasiotta
Chief Executive Officer
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