continuous improvement specialist.

• appleton , wisconsin

• posted today

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• $95,000 - $130,000 per year

• permanent

• bachelor degree

• category computer and mathematical occupations

• reference1066584

job details

job summary:

Continuous Improvement Specialist for a direct hire east of Green Bay, WI. Seeking a subject matter expert in Lean Six Sigma to be a key player of an operational excellence integration across several midwest operations.

The right person works with management across all functional areas to eliminate waste, reduce process variation and improve the customer and employees experience. This person will be able to successfully mentor LSS principles to effectively lead projects to reduce waste and increase output across multiple plants.

Seeking a great communicator with a BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering along with min of five (5) years of proven experience with effective change management. This position offers travel 50% domestically to other US plants where you will work with the Operational Excellence Team and stakeholders to develop and manage the LSS project pipeline. If this role sounds like you, we would really like to meet with you!!

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location: Appleton, Wisconsin

job type: Permanent

salary: $95,000 - 130,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Coordinate Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow, Green Belts training and certification.

• Provide coaching and mentoring of LSS principles to effectively lead projects to reduce waste and increase output.

• Coach Yellow and Green belts on Kaizen facilitation.

• Lead DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) projects in the support of strategic initiatives

• Work with the Operational Excellence Team and business stakeholders to develop and manage the LSS project pipeline ensuring projects are identified, analyzed, prioritized.

• Updates project status and financial benefits in LSS databases for the project and projects of the belts coached.

• Develop and Track Lean KPIs

• Support the assigned sites in building Value Stream Mapping/Capacity Analysis and

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required along with min of five (5) years leading Lean Manufacturing is required

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills with demonstrated leadership being a part of a cross-functional plant management team

• Proven experience in change management and a knack for interacting with others and maintaining constructive working relationships

• Demonstrate ability to lead, facilitate and coordinate training of all belts in Lean Six Sigma tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Possess a passion to drive continuous improvement while embracing positive change that follows

• Proficiency with MS Office suite, reporting tools

• Food consumer packaged goods experience as well as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) preferred

• Must be willing and able to travel 50% + domestically for extended periods

qualifications:

• Experience level: Manager

• Minimum 5 years of experience

• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Manufacturing

• Good Manufacturing Process

• Continuous Improvement

• MS Office Suite

• Lean Six Sigma

• Black Belt

• DMAIC Projects

• GMP

• Statistical Analysis

• Kaizen

• Black BeltEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.