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Continuous Improvement Specialist at Nordson Corporation Continuous Improvement Specialist at Nordson Corporation in Clinton, South Carolina Posted in 15 days ago.

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for leading the successful deployment of improvement projects aligned with the NBS Next initiatives. In this position the leader will engage with all levels of the ICS organization to teach and develop through hands-on coaching. The position will mentor to create value through identification and elimination of waste. Successful implementation will show improvements in Nordson's Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) by building a strong culture of continuous improvement built on common fundamentals, capabilities, and implementation. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of Continuous Improvement, driving the culture of NBS Next in all functions at all levels Help define, execute, and lead the short and long-term strategy for Continuous Improvement initiatives for ICS Business NBS standardization and best practice sharing across ICS Business globally Lead implementation of CI initiatives and problem-solving projects in collaboration with various business functions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost (SQDIPC), as well as commercial and engineering functions. Facilitate identification, quantification, and prioritization of cost savings Initiatives; maintain project pipeline to support divisional savings targets Represent ICS on Nordson Corporation Global Continuous Improvement Steering Committee Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or relevant degree is preferred; 12 years of relevant experience is required in lieu of a degree 4-6 years of progressive continuous improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership and ability to drive results Proficiency in Lean thinking with application in both operations and transactional environments in a variety of situations Change management/transformational experience required Experience leading process mapping sessions via SIPOC or comparable processes Experience building and tracking projects with a detailed project plan Preferred Skills and Abilities Ability to think creatively and analytically Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills Proven ability to lead initiatives working collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment Strong interpersonal skills Demonstrated effective execution of concurrent projects and ability to multi-task Able to influence at all levels of the organization Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, Point, PowerBI, and SAP Working Conditions and Physical Demands Office and manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel Required Estimated 20% Domestic and International #LI-TT1 #nordsonindustrialcoatingsystems