Position Summary: Support the Continuous Improvement initiatives through technical expertise, use of problem solving techniques and quality systems analysis. Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvement to processes, reduce waste and eliminate errors to ensure sustainability and effectiveness against company/quality standards and profitability.

Position Responsibilities:
Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate Kaizen Events to ensure deliverables are achieved.
• Create Process Flow Charts/Value Stream Maps to ensure seamless flow of business interaction.
• Create and analyze charts to support events.
• Weekly report of project status.
• Identify and report issues or trends based on data or valid sources.
• Promote use of rootcause problem solving tools, teach and mentor associates to improve product/process quality.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees and peers through interpersonal skills and timely communication.
• Act as a change agent in a fast paced environment.

Management System – (Process Performance)
• Actively participate in internal process audits

Management System – (Documentation)
• Develop quality procedures and documentation to support requirements.

Other
• Maintains neat and orderly work area and sets the example for others to follow.
• Wears required safety glasses and other PPE as required; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Manager.
• Performs other duties as required by Manager.