Continuous Improvement Specialist

Patrick Industries Inc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravure Ink, a growing manufacturer with new temperature-controlled facilities in Indiana, seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the production floor and transactional areas. You will report to the Leadership Team and drive projects to achieve ISO certification goals.

The role emphasizes planning and executing Kaizen events, defining implementation plans, and sustaining improvements through rigorous measurement and change management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Willing to travel overnight up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Teach, lead, and coach cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
• Collaborate with multiple functions such as logistics to improve processes on production and transactional areas.
• Establish program objectives, scope, and criteria for project success.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Decision making

Education

Industrial Engineering

Business Management

Related field

Job description

Gravure Ink has opened a brand new temperature‑controlled facility, fully equipped with state of the art equipment, including a new printing press and is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist! This position will hold a key role, and report to the Leadership Team, responsible for ensuring the overall creation, implementation and maintenance of Continuous Improvement processes and programs to assure the highest possible degree of quality throughout the facility, with the overall goal of being ISO certified. Gravure Ink is a major manufacturer and supplier of decorative and textured printed vinyls and papers to different industries throughout the United States and has grown their operation to La Porte, Indiana to expand printing operations! The Continuous Improvement Specialist will own the overall framework and implementation of processes throughout Gravure Ink, using Lean Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence throughout the facility. This role is involved in planning, scheduling, and implementing continuous improvement activities including Kaizen on the production floor of a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction
• Planning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools
• Teaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
• Working to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logistics
• Clearly defining program objectives and scope
• Evaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effort
• Securing employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change management
• Establishing a clear and well‑articulated implementation plan
• Establishing criteria for the projects success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors
• Resolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability
• Clearly defining methodology
• Accurately analyzing options including impact and feasibility
• Specifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvement
• Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management or related field preferred but equivalent combination of experience will be considered 3+ years Continuous Improvement experience within a manufacturing facility Must be willing to travel overnight (Up to 30%) Ability to make decisions as well as influence decision-making