Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Title: Plant Continuous Improvement Leader
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Industry: automotive, manufacturing
Pay: $100-115k
Full-time, direct hire, salaried
*Will Relocate*

Objective:
Drive and promote continuous improvement standards and methodologies to achieve Manufacturing Excellence by improving industrial performance. Promote Continuous Improvement mindset throughout plant. Support technical assessments to achieve business goals.

Activities
Adopt Continuous Improvement Leader Standardized Work and fulfill CIP expectations
Deploy and maintain Focused Improvement with follow-up and completion of actions, according to Plant Project Plan
Conduct and lead improvement activity within plant by applying CI methodology
Co-ordinate, capture and transfer improvements using Applied Kaizen and/or Best Practices
Communicate and deploy external Applied Kaizen and/or Best Practices (as applicable) within the plant, reporting progress and results to Divisional CIP Team
Implement Lean projects and workshops that produce improvement to the plant’s IPIs or any other indicators of interest for the company
Coordinate and support technical assessments (Injection, Paint, Maintenance) within the plant and follow up that the action plan has been deployed and completed
Train and develop Plant Management team in the formulation and execution of lean projects and workshops
Participate actively in CIP networks and attend annual CIP Convention
Use internal CIP web-based applications to coordinate and send/receive information
Conducts IPI capture, report and analysis at Plant level, reporting to Plant Management Committee and CIP Manager
Maintain and submit monthly report on plant performance and activity
Report Business Unit CI performance and activity through CIP Network conference calls and meetings (or other activities as defined by CIP Manager)

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
5 to 7 years’ experience in manufacturing supporting automotive assembly, paint, and injection molding operations
Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing tools and leading workshops
Knowledge of Problem Solving, Waste Elimination, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management / SMED, and Productivity methodologies
Ability to lead and coordinate projects and workshops
Demonstrated ability to deliver results
Computer literate and statistical knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, good command of English
Open-minded, assertive, and self-motivated

**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire
**Local candidates will be given priority consideration