Continuous Improvement; CI Associate - Kimball, Fordsville, KY - MFG - Fordsville, KY

Job Overview

If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.

Facilitate and CI events/activities.

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (CI) events throughout the facility to help improve processes.
• Help implement process improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Help identify potential CI events.
• Verify effectiveness of process improvements.
• Support safety & environmental efforts to better serve our employees and community.
• Ensure continuous communication occurs between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions and customers as necessary.
• Identify and implement potential cost reductions.
• Supports and role models Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Support our Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Follow and support the Quality Systems.
• All other assigned duties.

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Enhanced troubleshooting and administrative skills.
• Leading improvement initiatives (Kaizen events) from conception through implementation. Oversee the success of the kaizen events, including:
  • Coordinate strategic and detailed plans.
  • Planning of events with a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment/Model Value Stream and Daily Management.
  • Develop and implement improvement strategies and initiatives.
  • Event execution; and sustainment of kaizen event results.
• Lead/facilitate the implementation/sustainment of lean tools (Visual Management, 6S, kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, plan-do-check-act, Lean processes, etc.).
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on continuous improvement concepts, tools, and techniques.

• Good computer skills.
• Good follow up skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of production processes.
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Prior experience working on continuous improvement efforts within a team.
• Understanding statistical techniques.
• Ability to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects.

• Strong listening skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Can communicate technical and non‑technical issues.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to communicate at audience level.

• Needs to be self‑managed and motivated.
• Able to lead by example.
• Able to coach and motivate team.
• Has good facilitation skills.
• Good relationship builder.
• Able to facilitate win/win solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple departments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Take initiative.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to be an effective coach.
• Good team building skills.
• Able to adapt to and manage change.

• Good time management.
• Can handle multiple tasks.
• Good planning skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Results focused.
• Good record‑keeping skills.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g. H-1B).

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