Continuous Improvement Facilitator

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC seeks a Continuous Improvement Facilitator to drive Kaizen events and improve manufacturing processes. You will report results to upper management and lead daily management, 5S and problem-solving activities across the plant.

You’ll coordinate Kaizen events, prepare for sessions, train team members, and advance Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve customer satisfaction in a high-volume walk-in van body production environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent in problem solving techniques with lean focus.
• Proven track record in leading Kaizens.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Solid computer skills with MS Office suite.
• High school diploma and college/tech training related to TPS or lean.
• Organizational skills with task focus.
• Analytical with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Daily Management System.
• Manage EASE Software used for Daily Management, 5S Audits, LPAs, and Safety Audits.
• Prep for Kaizen Events and track performance.
• Conduct weekly orientation.
• Coordinate department-hosted events.
• Train team members on lean concepts, 5S, Daily Management and problem solving.

Skills

Problem solving

Kaizen facilitation

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word/Outlook

Education

High School Diploma and 2 years college/trade school

Tools

EASE Software

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

MORGAN OLSON LLC

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Job Description:

Execute Value Stream transformation as a Kaizen Facilitator, be able report out to upper management results of Kaizen Events. Identify and improve the outcomes of manufacturing and operational processes across the organization to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Activities:

• Manage the Daily Management System.
• Manage EASE Software used for Daily Management, 5S Audits, LP As, and Safety Audits.
• Prep for Kaizen Events and track performance.
• Conduct weekly orientation.
• Help coordinate events hosted by a department.
• Train team members on basic lean concepts, 5S, Daily Management, and problem solving.

Qualifications:

• Excellent in problem solving techniques (A plus: if candidate knows 5S, 5 WHY, 8 Wastes Identification, and Root Cause Analysis)
• Proven track record in leading Kaizens
• Strength in communication and people skills
• Solid computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook
• High School Diploma and Two years college or trade school with emphasis on Toyota Production System or 2-3 years’ work experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Organizational skills with the ability to stay on task
• Good analytical skills with ability to work with minimal supervision/guidance
• Working alternative hours when needed according to project needs

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• 10 company paid holidays
• Vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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