CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CHAMPION

Position: CI Champion

Job Summary

The CI Champion is responsible for promoting and supporting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. The role identifies opportunities to improve processes, productivity, quality, safety, cost, and employee engagement through structured improvement initiatives and problem-solving methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead or facilitate continuous improvement projects within the assigned area.
• Encourage employees to participate in improvement initiatives and submit improvement ideas.
• Monitor the implementation and sustainability of improvement actions.

2. Process Improvement

• Analyze existing processes and identify bottlenecks, waste, inefficiencies, and recurring problems.
• Assist departments in developing practical solutions to operational issues.
• Conduct process reviews and recommend improvements.
• Support the standardization of improved processes and procedures.

3. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities for recurring operational issues.
• Use appropriate tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, Pareto Analysis, PDCA, and basic Lean tools.
• Work with concerned departments to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

4. CI Projects & Kaizen

• Facilitate Kaizen/continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate improvement projects involving Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, Logistics, HR, and other departments.
• Establish project objectives, timelines, action plans, and expected results.
• Track project progress and report results to management.

5. Data Analysis

• Collect and analyze operational data related to productivity, downtime, quality, waste, cost, and other performance indicators.
• Establish baseline data before implementing improvement projects.
• Measure improvement results and document project benefits.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management.

6. Employee Engagement

• Promote employee participation in continuous improvement programs.
• Conduct orientations or basic CI awareness sessions.
• Recognize and promote successful employee improvement ideas.
• Encourage employees to identify problems and suggest practical solutions.

7. Standardization & Documentation

• Assist in updating SOPs, work instructions, process maps, and other relevant documents after process improvements.
• Ensure successful improvements are properly documented and standardized.
• Monitor whether improved processes are consistently followed.

8. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with department heads, supervisors, and employees to implement improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Production, EHSS, HR, and other departments.
• Facilitate meetings and follow up on assigned action items.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or project management is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA, and basic problem-solving tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with different levels of employees and departments.
• Willing to work in a plant/manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person