Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Job SummaryJob DescriptionHybrid Schedule: 3 days a week in office:This position is based out of our Mundelein Office 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.Supports, develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Deliver long-term, high impact results. Influences a culture of Continuous Improvement within the Quality Division, engaging employees to improve their processes and overall internal and external customer satisfaction.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Support all continuous and process improvement efforts from idea generation, data collection, implementation and benefit realization.Act as a change agent and ensure continuous improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization.Apply effective controls, ensuring process improvements are sustained.Coach and communicate with others as needed, for successful and timely completion of assigned work.Assist in designing new procedures and methods for processes, by utilizing lean methodology and tools.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in both corporate and manufacturing environments.Assist in the development and facilitation of training.Perform other duties as may be assigned.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation Bachelor's Degree.Certification / LicensureLean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.Work Experience At least 2 years of successful execution of continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities High aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking.Highly organized, motivated to successfully meet or beat deadlines, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment - Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Master's degree.Certification / Licensure Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience facilitating multi-day kaizen events & workshops with cross-functional teams ranging from manufacturing floor to executive leaders.#J-18808-Ljbffr