Continuous Improvement Kaizen Specialist I

Description

• Facilitate Kaizens
• Work with Kaizen road map and productivity funnel and hopper to prioritize projects and manage customer expectations.
• Perform as a key role in the New Product Development Process Maintain primary work area in accordance to 5S standards. Improve, implement, and sustain 5S, Standard Work, Flow, Visual Management, TPM, Error Proofing
• Prepare report-outs for Kaizen and other activities to senior leadership
• Apply the 3P process of "try storming" simulation to prove concepts, followed up with quickly assembling solutions that benefit the overall goals
• Work with CI Technicians to apply high levels of technical creativity to construct machines, equipment, and tools that support employees to gain competitive advantage.
• Train employees across campus on continuous improvement tasks and processes including Kaizen prep work and Kaizen execution.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Gather data and manage preparatory work necessary to execute Kaizen activity

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with minimal supervision and be willing to attend training as needed.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to work with cross function teams to provide solutions quickly and efficiently to manufacturing and material handling related issues.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Must currently have yellow belt or earn yellow belt within 12 months of accepting the role.
• Up to 10% travel.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate professionally and collaboratively with internal customers regarding status of requests.
• 1+ plus years of experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work in team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects as well as self-management skills when working on smaller tasks and able to execute a daily and weekly action plan.

Benefits

• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance