Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Military Veterans

job summary:

Reputable and growing organization is looking to hire (direct hire) a Lean/Op Ex Engineer in the Springfield, MO area.

This opportunity comes with a very competitive compensation plan commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is available.

The ideal candidate will possess Lean and CI experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment with a track record of reducing waste and taking cost out of the organization.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  


location: Springfield, Missouri


job type: Permanent


salary: $90,000 - 100,000 per year


work hours: 8am to 4pm


education: Bachelors


 


responsibilities:

-Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times

-Actively reviews practices, workflows and systems to identify opportunities and advises on appropriate interventions for process improvements that impact production and business results; champions waste eliminations and reductions

-Designs, develops, and implements effective solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, including creating and updating process documentation and workflows, and ensuring they are sustained by the business

-Drives improvement projects across various departments, utilizing standardized OPEX tools and methods to enhance performance and maximize EBITDA

-Facilitates change management by engaging with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and provides training and support to employees at all levels to encourage the adoption of new processes and tools

-Promotes a safety-first culture by incorporating health and safety considerations into all process improvements

-Incorporates data analysis and problem solving through lean manufacturing methodologies, DMAIC, Value Stream Maps, 5-Why, Ishikawa diagrams, FMEAs and/or Kaizen to investigate issues and performance drivers to establish robust action plans -Drives knowledge exchange with technology experts (plant resources, engineering solutions, internal/external consultant groups, sister plants, etc.) to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities

-Encourages innovative thinking and explores new technologies or methodologies that could further enhance operational excellence within the Company

-Trains and coaches employees on operational excellence principles and methodologies

-Monitors the effectiveness of implemented initiatives and makes necessary adjustments

-Creates and presents reports on FPP initiatives and their impact to leadership

-Utilizes project management principles to complete oversight and management of capital, plant and cost reduction projects

-Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for process-related concerns

-Reduces use of assumptions and expands use of support data for effective decision making

-Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

-Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)

-Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred)

Experience:

-10+ years of proven experience in engineering, maintenance, reliability, project management, Six Sigma/LEAN, productivity or continuous improvement roles (required)

Competencies:

-Results oriented, with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information from a variety of sources

-Ability to see the big picture, translating details into an organizational perspective

-Ability to develop and track KPIs for operational excellence initiatives

-Problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to identifying and resolving issues

-Attention to detail and precision in analyzing data, implementing improvements, and documenting results

-Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a strong ability to drive cross-functional initiatives

-Proficiency in tools such as PowerBI, Visio, Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, Excel), ERP systems, and knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)

-Regular and predictable attendance to perform the essential functions and requirements of this role

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• Experience level: Experienced



• Minimum 5 years of experience



• Education: Bachelors (required)

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