Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion

As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success. Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion assist and administers continuous improvement efforts. Records and evaluates continuous improvement project results. Tracks improvement performance and cost reductions against targets. May work closely with production management and process control team. Supports our commitment to safe workplace and champions communication via meetings and trainings with our plant.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and administers continuous improvement efforts; Records and evaluates continuous improvement project results; Tracks improvement performance and cost reductions against targets; Works closely with production management and process control team; Manages and finds continuous improvement opportunities to facilitate quarterly Kaizen events; Manages training, implementation, and tracking of KPIs and tracks Lean events and progress metrics; Assists with the implementation of improvements together with production staff to meet customer demand; Holds weekly crossover meetings covering team topics and best practices, and acts as an ambassador of change; Implements and monitors benchmarks related to lean manufacturing; Trains and educates employees in lean manufacturing, including Lean onboarding training for new hires; May assist managers to ensure implemented lean processes are followed; Knowledge of inventory management and ad-hoc assignments; Works with the Safety Committee and supports KPA safety training administration with reporting and data analytics; Supports the commitment to a safe workplace and champions communication via meetings and trainings

Requirements

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles; Strong hands-on mechanical skills, problem solving, and critical thinking; Self-starting and detail-oriented, enjoys working in a cross-functional team environment; Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Ability to create, read, and interpret operating, safety, and maintenance work instructions; Experience in change management processes; Strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills; Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity; Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment; Primarily day shift position, may be required to work off shifts on occasion with notice

Nice to have

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training; Some experience with cross-functional Kaizen events

Benefits

Medical (multiple plan options); Dental; Vision; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401K and Roth 401K with Company Match; Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Parental Leave; Paid Holidays and Vacation