Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations

The position is responsible for facilitating, consulting, and ensuring the successful implementation of continuous improvement ideas from all departments within Eurofins TestOil.

This includes conducting Kaizen Events, Kata Coaching and overseeing the CI Idea program. Additional responsibilities include developing layouts for front office and lab, coordinating the moves to improve flow and ensure better utilization of the space available.

As a key collaborative team member, your responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage facility layout and plans for longevity of space utilization.
• Work with the Quality Department to ensure all projects are implemented with the impact to quality as a top consideration.
• Work with the Safety Coordinator to ensure safety is a number one consideration in all projects and CI Idea implementations.
• Use data collection and analytics to show the value improvements will provide and validate the targeted improvements have been met.
• Develop and execute a Lean Training Programs to ensure that new and existing employees understand Lean tools and concepts.
• Providing coverage for other team members as the need arises.
• Report Continuous Improvement Metrics on a Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly basis.
• Create value to internal customers by reducing 7 types of lean waste.
• Analyze OEE data and design 1 factorial experiments (DOE’s) to constantly engage in continuous improvement efforts to minimize cost.

Skills Required for Success:

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Project Management Experience
• Technical Background
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Striving to continuously improve
• Being a Collaborative Team Member

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person