Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
Milwaukee Electric Tool
- Olive Branch, MS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Effectively collaborates w/ cross functional teams to drive value through problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish short-term and long-term goals.
- Apply appropriate lean tools as needed – VSM, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, JIT, Kanban, Visual Management, Pull systems, DMAIC, PFMEA, Root cause, 8D, and 5-why analysis etc.
- Ability to independently facilitate strategic Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick hit projects from definition through execution.
- Perform analysis of current state & provide multiple what-if scenarios for improved efficiencies. Understand and present financial impacts of these scenarios.
- Brainstorm, prioritize, and implement robust improvements that will scale as we grow.
- Provide coaching and training on various process improvement techniques to build internal capabilities.
- Lead cross-functional projects of Medium complexity– process improvements and/or capital expenditure projects.
- Ensure cross functional alignment on scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
- Develop and execute charters, action plans and project timelines with plans in place for long term sustainment of results.
- Lead team meetings as needed to drive results.
- Establish appropriate metrics and report on project progress, risks, and results. This includes executive-level reporting, management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization.
- Ensure process changes are fully integrated through documentation, communication, perseverance, and consistency.
- Drive accountability for team to successfully complete tasks.
- Acts as CEO of project - Takes accountability and possesses a sense of urgency for entire project outcome.
- Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams and persuade professionals at all levels.
- Partners with key stakeholders and effectively communicates up, down, and across the organization.
- Leads with clear direction of priorities in a climate of change.
- Maintains a strategic cross functional mindset and understands how business decisions will impact entire organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement roles
- 4+ years of experience with proven operations process improvements (distribution experience preferred)
- Previous Facilitator and Coaching experiences where problem solving, process development and/or behavior change methods and tools have been used
- Advanced project management skills in MS Project
- Advanced Data analysis skills in MS Excel, Pareto, Control charts, PowerPivot, and/or VBA
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Periodic travel may be required up to 25%
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- PMP certification
- WMS, ERP, Distribution, and Inventory Management experience
- Change Management Certification
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- And many more, check out our benefits site