Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Mdaturbines; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching contribution

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

Job summary

Mdaturbines in Ohio is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to partner with business leaders across divisions to identify, facilitate, and deliver improvement projects that enhance quality, reduce waste, and boost productivity and profitability.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in quality/CI in the power generation space, strong Lean/Kaizen knowledge, and proven project management and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of related field experience in quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry.
• Knowledge of Power Industry processes; Lean and Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles; Project Management and facilitation; Quality Systems – ISO familiarity; Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action; proficiency in current PC technology and software for forms/documents.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to assess and identify strategic improvement opportunities within MD&A Divisions.
• Coordinates with business leaders to assess, prioritize, and align improvement opportunities and projects with business objectives and operational needs.
• Facilitates, executes, and completes focused improvement projects with Division employees.
• Establishes metrics to monitor effectiveness of improvements in quality, cost, waste reduction, productivity, and profitability.
• Assists in auditing operations to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Ensures process changes are documented for training and maintenance; ensures compliance with QMS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen

Project Management

Quality Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators. We lead the industry by offering high-quality, on-schedule, and cost-effective services, parts, and repairs which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback – we are known for our knowledge and experience.

MD&A is look for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager who will work with business leaders and their teams throughout all MD&A Divisions to identify, facilitate, manage, and implement improvement projects that provide value by improving quality or reducing waste, and improving productivity, capacity, and profitability to meet current and future business objectives.

• Works with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to assess and identify strategic improvement opportunities within MD&A Divisions
• Coordinates with business leaders to assess, prioritize, and align improvement opportunities and projects with their respective business objectives and operational needs
• Works with Division employees to effectively facilitate, execute, and complete focused improvement projects
• Establishes metrics to monitor the effective implementation of improvements meant to result in improved quality, cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and improved profitability
• Assists in auditing operations to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Assures process changes and improvements are adequately documented or recorded for effective training and maintenance
• Assures process changes and improvements comply with the MD&A QMS and regulatory requirements

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Experience: Minimum 5 yrs of related field experience quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry

Knowledge: Process knowledge in Power Industry; detailed knowledge & proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles; Project Management and facilitation; Quality Systems – ISO requirements familiarity; Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action; proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.

Analytical & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision – self-starter; Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment; Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities; Effective organizational and communication skills; Customer focused; Ability to identify, analyze, & solve improvement opportunities with practical solutions; Provide technical guidance on improvement opportunities.

Physical Demands: Exposure to industrial and office environments; Ability to travel to MD&A facilities and field locations when required; travel may be up to 40%.

MD&A has been a provider of turbine generator maintenance and inspections services for over 40 years, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Ltd. MD&A offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401K plan with matching contribution and National major medical, vision, and dental benefits. More information about MD&A can be found at www.mdaturbines.com

• MD&A offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401K plan with matching contribution.
• National major medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Our Culture: A Powerful Purpose

At MD&A, we truly work together, as one team! We collaborate, we listen, we innovate. We put energy behind everything we do. Explore a Career with a Powerful purpose!