Continuous Improvement Specialist Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Continuous Improvement Specialist Mini-Circuits – 2.9 Hialeah, FL Job Details Full-time $80,000 – $100,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Six Sigma Certification Six Sigma Green Belt 3 years Project management Project management methodology Senior level Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits sells our products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist plays a key role in implementing operational excellence practices and maximizing efficiency within the organization. This position collaborates with the VP of Operations to execute long-term initiatives, work closely with various teams and departments in multiple locations to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance production output while minimizing costs.

Salary Range:

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Job Function:

Partners with other leadership to set and assess priorities across teams – prepare and present recommendations to Sr. Leadership including the project deliverables, approach, cost, and potential roadblocks. Create timelines and objectives for project deliverables, keeping the projects focused and manageable for quality, on-time delivery for multiple projects simultaneously. Work closely with teams and departments to identify opportunities for maximizing production efficiency and reducing costs. Lead the implementation of Overall Asset Effectiveness. Observe production activities at a high-level, focusing on analysis and reporting on production outputs. Prioritize and direct process improvement projects and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) initiatives. Take responsibility for project management, including effective communication, implementation, cost/benefit analysis, and resource allocation. Manage and track multiple projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities as necessary to meet evolving business needs. Track team progress using Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics and deliver presentations to stakeholders. Provide training in project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices. Foster a problem-solving intuitive culture – encouraging members to identify process issues and empowering them to implement solutions that drive high-value results and commitment to process improvement. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across all departments. The duties, responsibilities, and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in operational improvement role. Experience in the electronics/RF industry desired. Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification; Black Belt preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of statistical process control and problem-solving techniques. Strong problem-solving abilities, demonstrating the capacity to identify and resolve issues independently. Must be very detail-oriented and thorough in performing tasks. Demonstrates high energy, professional confidence, and a strong ability to drive results. Must be a self-starter capable of working independently or as part of a team. Must be able to demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic international team environment. Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team and communicate project status and issues clearly to all organizations. Ability to manage multiple project workloads and meet deadlines on time. Must be proficient in Microsoft Products.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct. Occasional travel, some overnight, as required.

Disclaimer:

The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion. Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.