Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Overview
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a
Continuous Improvement Specialist
to design, develop and support the efficiency and continuous improvement of new and existing production processes, and assess the effectiveness of the organization’s quality processes. Identifies problem areas, develops improvement plans, executes them and analyzes results.
Responsibilities
Reviews production processes, company policies, worker habits and organization systems for efficiency
Documents production processes such as process mapping, material specifications, drawings, and standard work
Analyzes quality data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
Prioritizes problem areas
Partners with management and staff to develop improvement plans to address inefficiencies and maximize output
Recommends and implements plans to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction, and improve safety
Implements improvement plans, creates training, helps employees, and/or leads new initiatives
Analyzes and monitors results to determine effectiveness and impact of initiatives using Lean principles
Leads cross-functional project teams
Supports operational priorities in safety, quality, delivery, production, and cost containment
Leads Kaizen events
Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in leading significant continuous improvement projects or programs in a Lean-Six Sigma environment
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
PC knowledge; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-mail and internet
Working knowledge of LEAN principles or other continuous improvement skills
Excellent organizational skills
Skilled at workflow analysis
Experience with high volume manufacturing
Strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish frameworks for managing areas of responsibility
Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field preferred
Work Environment
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; risk of electrical shock; noise levels are usually moderate and occasionally loud
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear; may be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, peripheral, color, depth perception; ability to adjust focus
Location
Onsite
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Compensation
Salary: $76,000-$105,000 yearly
Total compensation includes health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, remote work stipend (where eligible), 401(k) with employer match up to 4%, education support, safety reimbursement, referral bonuses, and bonus plan for all full-time employees
About Cadrex CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets. With locations across the United States and Mexico, CADREX offers manufacturing capabilities including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a
Continuous Improvement Specialist
to design, develop and support the efficiency and continuous improvement of new and existing production processes, and assess the effectiveness of the organization’s quality processes. Identifies problem areas, develops improvement plans, executes them and analyzes results.
Responsibilities
Reviews production processes, company policies, worker habits and organization systems for efficiency
Documents production processes such as process mapping, material specifications, drawings, and standard work
Analyzes quality data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
Prioritizes problem areas
Partners with management and staff to develop improvement plans to address inefficiencies and maximize output
Recommends and implements plans to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction, and improve safety
Implements improvement plans, creates training, helps employees, and/or leads new initiatives
Analyzes and monitors results to determine effectiveness and impact of initiatives using Lean principles
Leads cross-functional project teams
Supports operational priorities in safety, quality, delivery, production, and cost containment
Leads Kaizen events
Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in leading significant continuous improvement projects or programs in a Lean-Six Sigma environment
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
PC knowledge; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-mail and internet
Working knowledge of LEAN principles or other continuous improvement skills
Excellent organizational skills
Skilled at workflow analysis
Experience with high volume manufacturing
Strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish frameworks for managing areas of responsibility
Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field preferred
Work Environment
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; risk of electrical shock; noise levels are usually moderate and occasionally loud
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear; may be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, peripheral, color, depth perception; ability to adjust focus
Location
Onsite
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Compensation
Salary: $76,000-$105,000 yearly
Total compensation includes health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, remote work stipend (where eligible), 401(k) with employer match up to 4%, education support, safety reimbursement, referral bonuses, and bonus plan for all full-time employees
About Cadrex CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets. With locations across the United States and Mexico, CADREX offers manufacturing capabilities including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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