Continuous Improvement Engineer
Company: Rain Bird Corporation
Location: Azusa
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving
process improvements within the operation while maintaining high
levels of quality, safety, employee morale, cost, and production.
They are to analyze and improve the processes and work closely with
project managers, quality specialists, and operation managers to
identify the potential for improvements, inefficiencies, and
gaps.Develop measurement methodologies, studies, inspection
strategies, and process improvements related to distribution and
manufacturing operations.Work with Rain Bird engineers, and
external consultants and vendors on the design, purchasing, and
implementation of complex automation, material handling equipment,
process documentation, and other distribution and manufacturing
systems.Work with operations management to develop and conduct
training related to process and quality improvements. Initiates,
facilitates and leads problem-solving teams to establish root cause
and corrective actions utilizing 6 Sigma, Kaizen, and other formal
techniquesUtilize Lean Manufacturing tools to identify and develop
solutions that drive operational improvement.Collect and analyze
data on plant processes, procedures, and performance using
evaluation tools and make recommendations for improvement to the
Leadership Team.Provides technical support for manufacturing to
resolve quality and productivity issues by standardizing production
system tools and methodsLead production, quality, and inventory
management teams.Responsible for design and implementation of
process improvement leading to increased efficiency, customer
satisfaction, and quality. Define and lead process improvements and
actively participate on the Corporate Quality Council. Work with
Marketing, Distribution, Customer Service, MIS, SBU Quality
Managers and Manufacturing to refine systems, packaging, and
procedures to assure customer expectations are met.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or
Manufacturing Engineering with an emphasis in Lean Manufacturing,
Supply Chain or other Technical Discipline 7+ years' experience in
manufacturing and/or distribution Knowledge of lean concepts and
tools (5S, visual workplace, mistake proofing, PDCA, standard work,
etc.)Knowledge of Industrial Engineering tools (Time studies,
Layouts, KPIs, Value-Added/Non-Value-added Analysis, etc.)Excellent
communication, interpersonal, influencing and team-building
skills.Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational
skills.Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and
implement changes. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:MBA or other Business
Graduate degreeBilingual English/ Spanish preferred.Black Belt
Certification in Six Sigma 10+ years' experience in the
Distribution and Logistics environment. Rain Bird Corporation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Rain Bird Corporation, Azusa , Continuous Improvement Engineer, Engineering , Azusa, California
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