Knapheide ยท 20 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Quincy, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKnapheide is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to facilitate and drive change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves improving productivity, reducing costs, and implementing best practices through various Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies.
AutomotiveLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Improve productivity and reduce manufacturing and material costs across the manufacturing plant
Reduce waste and drive best practices across the organization
Facilitate and execute Kaizen events (charter identification/creation, pre-work, identification and completion, delivery of results during the Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustaining)
Plan and coordinate resources to drive improvements, perform effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action using proper problem solving, project management, and other various lean and quality assurance methodologies and tools
Provide mentoring and support to the 6S Program
Trains, coaches and motivates personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques
Drives standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics
Assist in setting annual operational targets and help drive improvements to achieve those targets
Evaluate product/process issues and determines actions needed to resolve
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 5+ working in a manufacturing environment
Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs
Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross functional team and communicate progress across all levels of management
50% travel expected
Company
Knapheide
Knapheide is an automotive company that manufactures auto parts and accessories.
1001-5000 employees
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