Continuous Improvement Lead

Marmon Holdings

  • Texarkana, AR
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Union Tank Car CompanyCome join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.POSITION SUMMARYThe Continuous Improvement Lead reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading continuous improvement activities to achieve the targeted savings for a plant operation. The individual will actively promote and facilitate the use of continuous improvement methods (e.g., LEAN tools, root cause analysis, waste reduction, etc.) to improve performance in safety, quality, performance, and cost every day. This position is responsible for working directly with and influencing all levels of employees within the plant. This role is a development role for individuals aspiring to grow their skills and leadership during a period of about 2 years.Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS
  • Lean: Proficiency with: Creating Cell Designs, Managing Material Flow, Design Plan for Every Part Systems (PFEP), Setting up/operation of Kanban, Lean Mfg. Systems, Developing and most important managing to: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other digital, work-enabling systems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate through computer, writing, and voice with a diverse workforce.
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to tour facility during multiple shifts to assess learning and development opportunities, including troubleshooting process performance metrics.
  • Strong relationship building capabilities with diverse stakeholders (e.g., peers, frontline workforce, plant management, etc.).
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to create programs and drive outcomes, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to lead and influence others without formal control to achieve desired results.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS
  • HS Diploma, or equivalent, required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or operations related field.
  • Minimum 3-yrs experience required working in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or Manufacturing, Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Experience participating as a member of a plant leadership team and providing support to Leaders.
  • Experience in a company where emphasis on service delivery and customer satisfaction was valued.
  • Experience in operating and leading in a matrix organization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, and work boots.
  • The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials for more than 75% of the workday.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
  • Working around heavy moving equipment with intermittent exposure to vibration when using impact tools.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • The ability to sustain mental and visual attention to details for sustained periods of time.
WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT
  • Must comply with all safety requirements at all times and lead by example regarding safety.
  • Primary work environment subject to extreme heat or cold for considerable amounts of time. Must dress accordingly.
  • Hearing protection shall be required in certain designated areas to noise levels greater than 80 decibels.
  • Scaffolds, floors, ladders and walking surfaces may be uneven.
DISCLAIMER:Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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