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About the role This position within Southco will have primary responsibility for changing the mindset of lean practices and procedures while completing small improvements with teams. Also responsible for leading/participating in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to drive improvement of 5S, cost, quality, inventory, machine running time, productivity, etc. Compensation: $100,000-$130,000 Annual Broad Based Bonus: 15% What you will be doing Leads or participates in CI/KZ projects to identify the root causes and define the effective actions to make improvement in productivity, delivery, quality, and cost. Uses Lean tools to identify and implement continuous improvement activities that target reduction of working capital by addressing inventory, over-production, and transportation. Focuses on flow, with key areas such as: flow of material, operations, machines, flow of information and flow of engineering. Provide Lean/CI training to the facility employees Ensure a pipeline of projects that will support facility and organizational objectives and KPI’s Report out monthly performance results during facility scorecard reviews About you Bachelor of Industrial Engineering preferred Expertise in VSM and One-Piece Flow 5 years’ experience with Lean and manufacturing/operations experienced required Experience in a high mix/low volume environment (preferred). Strong English speaking and written communication skills Intermediate level of computer skills required (Microsoft Office, including Pivot tables) & Experience with SAP Proven track record and hands on experience facilitating Kaizen events in manufacturing and administration processes (One Piece Flow, VSM, SMED, TPM, Cycle Time, Cell Manufacturing, Std Work, Poka-Yoke, Pull Systems). Proficient in 5S. How will we reward you Competitive base pay Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute. Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
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