Continuous Improvement Specialist

WEG Electric Corp; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA, is looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to enhance process efficiencies through training in World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. This role includes leading training sessions, coaching project teams, and collaborating with the Continuous Improvement Department. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. We offer competitive compensation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years relevant experience required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive key process improvement initiatives.
• Apply problem analysis methodologies to resolve issues.
• Lead training sessions and Kaizen events.
• Coach process owners on Lean principals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Lean methodologies

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

Quality tools and methodologies

WMS Office

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team in Duluth, GA. This role supports the Continuous Improvement Department by training internal staff on World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs adapted to the office environment. This role will be responsible for coordinating and leading training sessions with Continuous Improvement Champions, coaching project teams, and partnering 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

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.