Continuous Improvement Specialist

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG industrias de Venezuela, c.a. is looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist in Duluth, GA. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and a background in Lean methodologies to drive process improvements. The candidate must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in fields like Industrial Engineering or Business Administration. This role involves leading training sessions and collaborating with various teams to implement improvements and support the Continuous Improvement Department's goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in process improvement.
• Knowledge of Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, PDCA, and DMAIC.
• Ability to lead Kaizen events and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Support business problem analysis methodologies.
• Facilitate training on WMS Office and Lean tools.

Skills

Problem-solving using quality tools

Lean methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

WMS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world.

Continuous Improvement Specialist – Duluth, GA

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team. This role supports the Continuous Improvement Department by training internal staff on World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs adapted to the office environment. The role will coordinate and lead training sessions with Continuous Improvement Champions, coach project teams, and partner with the Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Departments at our global headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives to increase process efficiencies.
• Apply understanding of our customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis and determine the best methodology to resolve issues.
• Partner with WEG global Continuous Improvement Department to learn our internal tool, WMS Office, that is based on technical and managerial pillars of World Class Manufacturing.
• Lead Kaizen events and WMS Office projects as assigned by Continuous Improvement Manager.
• Promote the growth of Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization by facilitating training on WMS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Act as a process management coach by integrating knowledge of Lean principals to help process owners and key stakeholders align problem solving and improvement project outcomes with company goals.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Training

• Defining and solving problems using quality tools and methodologies including Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, 5W2H, PDCA, and DMAIC.
• Drive process improvements with lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC, and Kaizen.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within all levels in the organization.
• Electrical/Mechanical/Technical background a plus but not required.

Experience

• 3+ years relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WEG is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not offered.