Job description

This is an on-site role at Lenexa KS, Relocation provided.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated ability and experience to recognize, prioritize, and drive out losses by building capability in-plant personnel. The Continuous Improvement Specialist drives implementation of the Altium Production System (APS) across multiple pillars: Safety, Quality, Leadership Autonomous Maintenance (Daily Team Maintenance), Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Early Management. This role is responsible for deploying appropriate TPM methodology with the focus on operations and site leadership capability build leveraging existing element tools and processes. This role will work closely with our manufacturing plant steering teams, operations directors, and functional leaders to drive loss elimination.
Core Competencies:

• Foster a partnership with the Corporate Continuous Improvement Specialists to drive Altium standard improvement approaches within the manufacturing location.
• Must be a team player and strong leader with the ability to influence organizational change.
• Demonstrate leadership, high personal standards, strategic vision, and professional ethics.
• Must have the ability and desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment and be a self-starter and successful in working without close supervision while implementing our standards.
• The Specialist will utilize their strong interpersonal skills and track record of leading/implementing change.
• Educate, communicate, and work with all levels of manufacturing associates, including senior leadership, plant leaders, and shop-floor employees.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate meetings/working sessions.
• Direct and lead multiple initiatives at once.
• Align with site leadership on loss plans and processes.
• Build and implement detailed project plans.
• Utilize computer skills necessary to build presentations and spreadsheets.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related Technical or Industrial field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge and practical experience applying Continuous Improvement principles and processes within the manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to manage change, develop others, and strategically plan for continuous improvement leveraging appropriate pillar processes.
• Highly effective facilitation and project management skill sets.
• Ability to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Strong influential leadership skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to understand and organize data.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing TPM in rigid plastics and/or continuous flow manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
• Experience using enterprise ERP and loss understanding systems.
• Is willing and eager to learn and grow with the company while having future leadership aspirations.

Location: 11725 W 85th Street,Lenexa,KS 66214,United States of America, Lenexa, KS 66214

Location: 11725 W 85th Street,Lenexa,KS 66214,United States of America, Lenexa, KS 66214

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• TPM: 2 years (Preferred)
• Continuous improvement: 2 years (Preferred)

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