Continuous Improvement Specialist

ahtcorp; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT) is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive lean initiatives across multiple facilities.

The role will travel periodically to Monroe, MI and Cullman, AL locations while primarily based in Iowa, with a focus on deploying continuous improvement programs and mentoring teams to achieve measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate has a manufacturing engineering background, 2+ years of CI leadership, and Six Sigma certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology.
• 2+ years of proven continuous improvement leadership experience.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers deployment of the continuous improvement program across the organization using Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma and/or Value Stream Mapping.
• Sets yearly CI program goals and ensures they are met.
• Tracks data and maintains records of CI activities.
• Presents CI updates to the management team quarterly.
• Leads facility CI champions coordinating improvement actions.
• Provides hands-on support to all departments to implement improvements.
• Learns by doing various production processes to connect opportunities to success.
• Applies CI methodologies to improve and implement EHS programs.
• Collaborates with Plant Managers to promote CI and provide design inputs for shop floor layouts.
• Designs and implements tooling to meet customer needs using CAD.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Manufacturing engineering technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About Advanced Heat Treat Corp.

Advanced Heat Treat's vision is Exceeding Customer Expectations with UltraGlowing Results! With our 40+ years of heat treat experience and 20+ services, we've helped solve part problems that have impacted agricultural equipment, commercial airplanes, vehicles and much more! From the jobs of a small machine shop to a multi-million dollar aerospace project, we find solutions.

AHT has four strategically located facilities: two in Waterloo, Iowa; one in Monroe, Michigan; and one in Cullman, Alabama. We offer the highest standards of quality-ISO/TS16949, FFL and NADCAP certified. AHT offers its UltraGlow® surface treatment processes for engineered steel, cast iron, stainless steel and titanium parts. AHT is recognized as a worldwide leader in the heat treat market.

Continuous Improvement Specialist

If you are motivated to be part of a values-driven company, are a proven Continuous Improvement professional, and like working in a fast-paced environment of a smaller (but more nimble) organization, join our team as our Continuous Improvement Specialist!

You would be working for a family-owned business with a friendly atmosphere at one of our Waterloo, Iowa locations. While this role is based in Iowa, Continuous Improvement happens where the work is being done. You can expect to travel to our Monroe, Michigan and Cullman, Alabama locations approximately every other month for three to five days at a time.

The right candidate understands that successful CI implementation may occasionally require more frequent travel or longer stays to build relationships, support teams, and ensure lasting results.

Responsibilities:

• Administers the deployment of AHT's continuous improvement program and lean initiatives throughout the organization and at all facilities by leading, directing, supporting, coordinating, training and promoting that philosophy by utilizing Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and/or Value Stream Mapping activities
• Strategizes to help set yearly program goals and is responsible for making sure the goals are met
• Tracks data and maintains records of continuous improvement activities
• Presents on continuous improvement to the management team quarterly
• Leads facility continuous improvement champions in coordinating individual facility improvement actions
• Provides hands‑on support to all departments to truly understand improvement needs and implement changes
• Will learn by doing various production processes throughout the organization to connect improvement opportunities to help drive success
• Uses continuous improvement methodologies to improve and help implement EHS programs.
• Works with Plant Managers to ensure continuous improvement activities are being promoted throughout their facility and to provide design inputs for shop floor rearrangements, equipment design and equipment capacities
• Design and help implement tooling to meet customer needs using CAD software

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, industrial engineering, and/or 2 plus years of proven continuous improvement leadership experience
• Six Sigma certification preferred

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Highly organized and self‑motivated with effective time management skills. Project self‑confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive "can do" attitude
• Strong listening and proven continuous improvement skills
• Able to successfully solve issues and work to maintain existing systems
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to self‑start
• Judgement- display willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound judgement, and make timely decisions
• Must have experience using CAD software
• Committed to AHT Family Values of Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Service, Loyalty and Professionalism

Why Join the AHT Family?

On top of invaluable knowledge and ground up training, our culture and benefits are pretty awesome!

• Pay: Competitive pay based on experience and initiative. Your effort and desire determine your success, advancement, and profitability.
• Benefits: Telehealth, Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental 401k match and MORE.
• Quality of Life Benefits: Lucrative PTO structure and paid holidays. After all, making a life is just as important …
• Loyalty and Job Security: A committed ...
• Culture: We like ... check ... https://www.facebook.com/AdvHeatTreat/

AHT is an Equal Opportunity Provider/ Affnancial Action.