Continuous Improvement Engineer

Description

• Leads project teams to deliver project cost, quality and time objectives.
• Analyze production plans in a daily basis and coordinate resources to meet objectives and schedules in the production lines.
• Facilitates kaizen events and other lean initiatives such as 5’s, one-piece flow, standardized work, Kanban.
• Monitors the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
• Performs workplace audits and streaming processes within area of responsibility.
• Supports the business in establishing “best practice”
• Reports on project progress to process owners and other appropriate leadership levels at least at regular intervals.
• Provides training and coaching for project sponsors, leaders and teammates on Lean leadership, managing culture change through conflict resolution, empowering the workforce to drive change and sustainment of implemented improvements using simple Lean tools.
• Support, comply with and ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and regulations, as well as other company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Self-motivated to implement goals with little supervision
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing initiatives in production.
• Demonstrated track record in process improvement, conflict resolution, process design and change management.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to work with others at all levels in the organization as a team player and team leader.
• Analytical skills
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing data and propose changes leading to higher efficiency and safety.
• Utilizes knowledge of value stream analysis; project management; data collection and analysis; and development and implementation of process improvements to drive change.
• Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively provide facilitation, group training and stand-up presentations to other associates in the use of Lean, DMAIC tools and related topics.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance