Continuous Improvement Engineer

Shaw Industries Inc • Dalton, GA • 1w ago

Job Title

Position Overview

Responsible for leading continuous improvement projects, and the training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement resources for Plant WD in Dalton, GA. This position is also responsible for deploying corporate continuous improvement initiatives within Plant WD.

Strategy

This position assists in planning activities to assure project deliverables and other work are produced timely and outcomes are achieved in accordance with established protocols and procedures including planning and facilitation of annual strategic planning. The CI Engineer will also facilitate assigned team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables.

Expert consultant to project teams and plant management on program decisions, strategy, design, and analysis methods, and if needed, leads investigation (with collaboration from internal and/or external experts) to support process improvement efforts.

Investigate and innovate with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency. Work closely and collaboratively with teams.

Provides thought leadership and participates in division process improvement programs.

Lead objective annual assessments on the health of Continuous Improvement, LSW, Tier systems across the plant.

Growth

This position will help grow revenue and profitability by improving quality and lead times that will add value for our customers. This position is accountable for improvements in associate engagement, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.

People

Responsible for attracting, retaining and growth of the manufacturing level process improvement resources.

Oversee the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the facility.

Highly involved in increasing the engagement of our associates across the facility.

Have superior leadership abilities; able to develop and establish long-term relationships

Demonstrate and maintain clear, effective written and verbal communications at the individual and divisional level - maintain transparency and clarity of the business plan, short term initiatives, and how individual employees support each.

Drive Results

Document activities and develop feedback reports to communicate project outcomes and/or findings and activities to collaborators and others involved. This includes calculation and reporting of savings related to activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required - Green Belt preferred

This position must have a passion for a culture of continuous improvement; have the presence and leadership required to enact plant and divisional change; be approachable yet demanding; possess exceptional ability to coach internal and external teams.

Proven extensive use of Kaizen, Leader Standard Work and Standard Work, 5S tools.

Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with attention to detail.

Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules.

Knowledge of data collection and interpretation; blackbelt preferred

Experience in project management, associated principles, and tools are preferred.

Tenacity to accomplish tasks, follow-through, and meet deadlines.

Leads change management efforts to ensure seamless, flawless execution and engage support from divisional leadership to the process level.

Partners with key stakeholders to develop detailed, comprehensive execution strategies and plans.

Develops and supports productive relationships with business partner

Competencies

Drive Results

Plan & Organize

Influence Others

Coach & Develop

Build Trusting Relationships

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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