Careers — Continuous Improvement/Safety Leader

Continuous improvement/Safety Leader

Prior Lake, Minnesota

• 5832 Industrial Ln SE, MN 55372

Job Duties

• Lead, facilitate and execute projects using Lean principles and Continuous Improvement Framework to enhance the overall effectiveness of manufacturing operations and achieve operational excellence.
• A change agent who drives continuous improvement initiatives and Lean within the facility while fostering Servant Leadership.
• Train, coach and challenge Team Members in using Lean tools, RedZone and developing a problem-solving culture.
• Manage established 5S and Employee Kaizen suggestion processes.
• In addition, train the work force on the use of lean tools and conducts continuous improvement events.
• Provide assistance to production personnel in developing, improving, and implementing improvement ideas, standard work, 5S and other resources they may need.
• Support Operations with developing, improving and maintaining Job Instructions and Standard Work.
• Maintain personal growth and education opportunities via, CI Consortium, etc.
• Flexibility to work will all shifts as needed.
• Track and coordinate routine safety trainings for all employees.
• Assist in the event of an audit from a regulatory organization, i.e.. Osha
• Lead and plan safety events such as safety committee meetings
• Coordinate with General Manager and senior management for all applicable regulations to keep site in compliance with all safety regulations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Have experience in environmental, health and safety procedures and practices to assure a safe work environment. Identify and correct unsafe conditions or practices to assure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Working knowledge of the use of problem-solving tools, PDCA, 5S, KPIs and Standard Work.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
• The ability to learn and develop the use of Servant Leadership to foster communication between individuals with the goal of breaking down barriers to promotion.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to develop cross-functional teams.
• Constantly learning, expanding technical expertise.
• Open to coaching.
• Proactively leverages others expertise.
• Learns through experimentation.
• Creates an organization that encourages change.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Leads initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.