Pelican Products, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
South Deerfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expPelican Products is a company that engineers high-performance protective solutions for various critical applications. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and quality across operations, utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive process optimization and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Packaging & Containers
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Transformation: Act as a change agent, inspiring teams to embrace continuous improvement and implement lean processes that elevate performance
Apply Lean Tools: Utilize Lean Manufacturing methodologies to identify inefficiencies and develop sustainable, impactful solutions
Mentor & Empower Teams: Train and guide associates on lean principles and problem-solving tools, building a company-wide culture of improvement
Analyze & Optimize: Collect, interpret, and analyze process data to identify trends, measure performance, and recommend improvements to leadership
Drive Project Success: Oversee product and process improvement initiatives, ensuring on-time completion, measurable results, and long-term sustainability
Standardize Best Practices: Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing best practices across the organization to ensure consistency and efficiency
Audit for Excellence: Conduct regular audits of Lean Manufacturing processes to monitor effectiveness and ensure ongoing compliance and improvement
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to align initiatives with company KPIs, including safety, quality, productivity, lead time, service, and cost
Perform Other Duties: Take on additional tasks as needed to support organizational goals and continuous improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in implementation of operational improvement within the manufacturing environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate and influence direction
Knowledge of lean concepts and tools (5S, visual workplace, mistake proofing, PDCA, standard work, etc.)
Knowledge of Industrial Engineering tools (Time studies, Layouts, KPIs, Value Added/Non-Value-added Analysis, etc.)
Preferred
Emphasis in Lean Manufacturing, preferred
Benefits
Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay /extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan – with immediate match
Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.
Beautiful New England location
Onsite Gym
Company
Pelican Products, Inc.
Pelican Products, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James 'JC' Curleigh
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Miniard
Chief Operating Officer
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