Continuous Improvement Engineer

HARTING Technology Group; Bowes (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision Insurance

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match

Paid parental leave and tuition/fitess

Job summary

HARTING USA, a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive end-to-end process enhancements and manage HARlis Systems. You will lead workshops, share best practices, and support strategic process initiatives across the organization.

You will engage in moderation, training and coaching, and help implement the Operations Strategy Process with KPI management. A strong candidate brings experience in change management and leadership in non-managerial roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement or operations strategy.
• Ability to moderate trainings and coach teams.
• Proven change-management capability.
• Leadership for non-management staff.

Responsibilities

• Support in implementing the Process Management Organization.
• Lead process-management related projects and workshops.
• Share best practices across teams.
• Develop and deploy HARlis Systems and methods.
• Drive KPIs and monitor targets for PcM KPIs.
• Represent HARlis internally and externally at events.

Skills

Operations Strategy

Moderation & Coaching

Change Management

Leadership (non-management)

HARlis Systems

Tools

HARlis Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer that can Support in implementing the Process Management Organization, drive Continuous Improvement, and the HARlis Systems. Responsibilities include leading process management related projects and workshops as well as sharing best practices

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Support in optimizing (end-to-end) processes considering legal, operational, and other framework conditions to reach a HARTING wide culture of continuous improvement
• Designing, deploying, using and developing all HARlis Systems and methods
• Implementing the HARTING Operations Strategy Process incl. (K)PI management and the HARlis Strategy Tools
• Measuring, monitoring, reporting and achieving targets of PcM (K)Pis
• Actively participating in best practice sharing
• Representing HARlis / Continuous Improvement internally as well as externally (conventions, associations, study trips, etc.)
• Supporting in implementation of projects in the field of process management
• Supporting (strategic) meetings and workshops

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• First professional experience desirable in the relevant field
• (Operations) Strategy
• Moderation, training and coaching
• Change management
• Leadership for non-management

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard - to fulfil our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun - like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $90,000 dlls per hour(commensurate with experience)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start - quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance - several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability - at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match - fully vested upon eligibility!