Continuous Improvement Tech- 2nd Shift

Continuous Improvement Tech- 2nd Shift at Pella Corporation Continuous Improvement Tech- 2nd Shift at Pella Corporation in Miami, Florida Posted in 9 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement ideas on the shop floor. The team member will organize, plan, and lead continuous improvement teams. The team member be responsible for training, teaching, and implementing lean principles.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS

§ Pass drug screen § High school diploma or equivalency § Pass pre-work ability screen § Pass pre-work vision screen § Pass pre-employment tests

SHIFT:

2nd Shift

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

§ Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas § Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures § Regular/dependable attendance required § Flexibility of work hours including overtime, off-shift and off-site travel § Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines § Identify, develop and implement plant improvement projects § Plan, lead, implement and follow-up of plant events § Conduct CI training and orientation § Communicate and work effectively with production personnel, management, engineering and outside vendors § Develop and maintain standard work documentation

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Ability to rotate to other positions as needed § Assist managers and engineers in implementing the Global Production Systems § Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

§ Manufacturing-related experience is preferred § Previous continuous improvement experience preferred

SKILLS AND TALENTS

(•skills are required prior to entry into the position) § Able to work with minimal supervision• § Excellent written and oral communication § Proficient knowledge of computers: Microsoft Office Suite § High degree of creativity, visualization ability and insight § Flexibility to travel § Read and interpret blueprints § Presentation/training skills § Proficient mechanical and math aptitude § Decision-making/problem-solving skills § Time management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

§ Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products § Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products § Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products