SUMMARY:

• Coach people in lean methodology and CI mindset utilizing kaizen, lean training and exercises/demonstrations.
• Lead and influence others through improvement activities/events with a project team or by themselves, executing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Effectively manages organizational change of process improvements and is a passionate advocate for implementing CI methodologies
• Facilitates CI workshops including preparing agendas, group activities, documents and training content
• Provide assistance to production personnel in implementing improvement ideas and other resources they may need
• Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of process improvements and best practices focused on improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity (Labor and Material).
• Process mapping, value stream mapping, and identifying inefficiencies in business and manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Facilitate financial justification for new projects.
• Ensures follow-up on improvement events are completed and realized gains are maintained. This includes scheduling and facilitating on-going status reviews with all vested parties.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Manager of Continuous Improvement
• Supervises: Continuous Improvement Intern

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, JIT, etc.)
• Training and coaching experience
• Strong communication skills – shop floor through management
• Creative thought process

• Experience in manufacturing industry.
• Lean Certification
• Leadership experience
• Project Management
• Financial justification
• Strong computer skills

Communication Skills:

TRAINING: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.