Continuous Improvement Specialist

Overview

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers. ZIEHL-ABEGG is looking for a high energy and results-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist who can be a strong contributor to our heavily expanding company.

The purpose of this role is to identify and develop solutions throughout production and implement correctives that support and improve the efficiency and profitability of production utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with implementation of lean & 5S manufacturing methods.
• Help define and measure key performance indicators in relation to production.
• Maintain and track metrics in relation to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Modify, map and document processes (Value Stream Mapping), analyze process flow throughout the facility to ensure efficient movement of product from raw state to finished product.
• Work alongside engineering on cost analysis for improving margin, analyze and implement cost reduction projects.
• Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Working to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple departments.
• Establishing a clear and well-articulated implementation plan
• Establishing criteria for the project’s success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors
• Appropriately implementing principles of governance
• Resolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability
• Mapping out in detail the desired situation
• Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits
• Coordinate time studies to ensure production is running efficiently to meet budgeted standards.
• Assist with the integration of new equipment into the facility.
• Provides assistance with creating SOPs, work instructions, programs and procedures across all departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree or similar
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S principles
• MS Office experience, CAD or other 3D mapping software
• Excellent time management, planning and follow-up skills
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented personality with the ability to communicate effectively.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short, and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year
• Holidays totaling ten (10) per calendar year with an additional floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities