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Continuous Improvement Specialist
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What they do
A Process Manager develops and manages business processes and process improvements, or manages processes in production or manufacturing. Identifies and creates processes that support the objectives of a business. May implement and manage business process improvements across operational departments in a company.
$101,451 / year median in Indiana
-0% projected decline
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About the
Role:
Identifies improvement opportunities across all functions throughout the enterprise by partnering and supporting the execution of continuous improvement events. Provides support for all activities related to continuous improvement efforts and enhancing knowledge of the tools and techniques within the Wabash Management System (WMS), as well as other lean and continuous improvement methodologies.Your Responsibilities:
Works across Wabash enterprise, including all functions and discipline of office and operations, to support lean improvement efforts (i.e., facilitate implementation of WMS, identify flow opportunities, identify sequence of events, and define constraints or continuous improvement opportunities) Delivers foundational skills training across the enterprise and actively coaches to integrate skills into WMS process to ensure success of programs, including assessment Evaluates effectiveness of training and assures appropriate revisions are made, ensuring processes support corporate policy in areas of health, safety, and environmental assurance Analyzes program progress, utilizing problem solving, surveys, and assessments to understand areas for continuous improvement of WMS Programs Periodically reports team performance, implementation schedules, performance to measures, and assessments of WMS or Continuous Improvement Process to Senior Leadership Team Maintains up-to-date, state-of-the-art knowledge of WMS and Enterprise Lean techniques and shares information with other team members Coordinates multiple continuous improvement projects concurrently in cooperation with internal customers Develops short-range and long-range plans with internal customers to transform the value stream and remove waste Maintains budget and meets deadlines during projects Other duties as assignedLet's Talk About Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major:
Engineering or Technology (industrial, mechanical or a related field), Business, Supply Chain, Organizational Leadership & Supervision) Two to three years of continuous improvement experience, with demonstrated deployment of lean concepts that drive improvements Lean Experience & Six-Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.) preferred Experience constructing Value Stream Maps (current and future states), identifying improvements and leading cross-functional teams in developing line improvements Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with superior time management ability Ability to take direction from several sources, prioritize accordingly and work under tight deadlines Ability to motivate and coach teams to drive results Superior interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels within the organization, as well as external vendors Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy Ability to problem solve using known processes (PDCA, DMAIC, etc.) to deliver results Capacity to perform in a constantly changing high pressure environment Strong facilitation and presentation skillsCreate Remarkable Teams:
Build partnerships, share knowledge, and create inclusive environment. Have aGrowth Mindset:
Push for and accept ideas to do things better and faster and seek opportunities to develop new skills.Win together:
Collaborate, seek alignment and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team andOne Wabash Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about: Embrace Diversity and Inclusion- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness Seek to Listen
- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions Always Learn
- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo Be Authentic
- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do Win Together
- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities.