Hunter Douglas, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expHunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. The Continuous Improvement Engineer role is responsible for facilitating a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement through operational improvement programs, leading Kaizen events, and leveraging lean manufacturing tools to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Promotes a safety culture and the implementation of safety policies and training in compliance with the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries
Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects through cross-functional team facilitation and project management
Enforce adherence of standard work and ensures the integration with Lean Management System
Use lean manufacturing tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Charters, 5S, Gemba walks, LMS, Root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Steering committee participation
Leverage programs designed to continually improve operations and eliminate waste fostering best practice and standardization
Mentoring associates in the use of Lean tools, ensuring transfer of knowledge, and creating a culture of continuous improvement
Collect and analyze the data on Plant processes, procedures and performance using evaluation tools and make recommendations on improvement opportunities
Track, monitor, and report regularly on project status; monitor product and process improvement milestones to ensure on-time completion and sustainability
Analyze, develop, ratify, implement, and standardize manufacturing best practices
Establish collaborative relationship with local plant management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Business Administration)
Experience applying Lean methodologies to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and drive measurable efficiency improvements
Experience facilitating kaizen events and/or key participant role is desirable
Six Sigma Certification desirable
Experience in manufacturing environment
Computer and analytical skills required
1+ years' experience leading and managing people, departments and organizations, with production/plant management leadership preferred
Speak English (proficient)
Problem identification and resolution skills
Commitment to eliminating all forms of waste
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work with some supervision; ability to handle multiple tasks with track record of successful completion
Evaluates possible courses of action and generates solutions to problems
Manage to maintaining a safe environment
Enforce a culture of continuous improvement for quality and efficiency
Foster an environment of collaboration
Maintain motivation and enthusiasm through development to drive CI culture
Living the companies Mission and Core Values
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain strong business relationships
Ability to work independently, making decisions regarding daily functions/priorities while reporting non-routine decisions to Management
Analytical and interpersonal skills along with computer skills, i.e. SAP, BW, Excel, Word, PPTX
Communication and teaching skills, with ability to rally employees and teams
Ability to adapt and manage in a changing environment
Understanding of and commitment to manufacturing excellence
Focus on quality and the customer experience
Preferred
Experience facilitating kaizen events and/or key participant role is desirable
Six Sigma Certification desirable
1+ years' experience leading and managing people, departments and organizations, with production/plant management leadership preferred
Benefits
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Time off with pay
401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and product discounts
Company
Hunter Douglas, Inc.
Hunter Douglas offers premium, intelligent window fashions that beautifully transform natural light and enhance your home's interiors.
10001+ employees
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