Req ID: 141299
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Job Title: Associate, Continuous Improvement
Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role: Associate (AST)
Job Code: AST-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Support the CI manager/team in the development of a CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for a customer or department, and the strategy deployment plans and continuous improvement activities to deliver that strategy. Learn the Lean fundamentals through training and participating in CI activities. The employee works under a high degree of supervision and requires direction on how CI assignments are to be executed.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Support the execution of Yearly CI activities plan and ensure that project goals are met.
Participant in the Gemba (Go and See) activities, Perform weekly Improvement Activities, and Provides the suggestion to the Kaizen team.
Participate in process improvement based CI workshops. Example:, Internal Kaizen Workshop and VSM.
Perform Root Cause Analysis Tool.
Perform Daily Improvement Activity with area owner.
Design Line Balancing for process improvement.
Drive new ideas for improvement solutions with all area owners.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Awareness of CI
Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities or function
Collaboration
Communication
Problem solving
Results oriented
Teamwork
Initiative
Flexibility
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Typical Experience
Entry level to 1 year of experience.
Awareness of CI
Typical Education
Two or Three Year Community College Diploma or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
