LaSalle Network · 2 days ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Continuous Improvement productivity initiatives, ensuring timely project delivery

Regularly update stakeholders on project status, adherence to timelines, completed work, quick wins, potential issues and associated mitigation plans

Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as RCA, DMAIC, Loss Tree Analysis, IPA, etc., to drive lasting operational enhancements

Gather and analyze supplied data and operational conditions; introduce modifications and track results in collaboration with key stakeholders

Identify methods to reduce material usage, losses; rework and enhance process efficiencies.

Implement follow-up programs to sustain achieved savings, provide additional training, identify further opportunities and ensure project continuity

Contribute to the annual budget process, evaluating run rate efficiencies, nominal speeds and scrap values by component

Collaborate on trials with supervisors and managers before implementing any new systems or methods, assisting in the adaptation of changes for optimal results

Collaborate with product development, marketing, supply chain, finance and operations teams to introduce new products and achieve project objectives

Monitor compliance with factory standards encompassing safety, operations and quality

Promote workforce development through training initiatives to improve hourly proficiency

Foster ongoing enhancements in processing, packaging and warehouse domains

Timely escalation of issues and fulfillment of assigned duties

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