Lean Improvement Engineer II: Drive Processes & Savings

A.O. Smith

Ashland City (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to drive Lean initiatives across production operations in Ashland City, Tennessee. You will lead CI projects, analyze data, and deploy standardized work instructions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires collaboration with IT and shop teams to apply AOSos and achieve measurable performance gains. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years of CI experience, with strong change management,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
3+ years of related work experience or training.
Change Management - Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Excellent understanding of Lean Manufacturing processes and concepts

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects, utilizing basic and advanced CI tools to optimize workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance productivity across production processes.
Monitor, collect and analyze production and process data to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. Recommend and implement solutions to reduce time, waste, and costs while improving efficiency.
Develop and maintain process maps. Support front line teams in their development and deployment of standards including job instructions.
Facilitate problem-solving sessions, Kaizen events, and workshops to address operational challenges, applying root cause analysis (RCA) and Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance processes.
Design and implement measurement systems, including KPIs, to track and evaluate the effectiveness of process improvements and sustainability.
Train and mentor team members on continuous improvement tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowering staff in executing and leading improvement activities.
Monitor and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, collaborating with teams to resolve issues, ensure effective communication, and meet project objectives.
Prepare and present detailed reports on project outcomes, recommendations, and progress to stakeholders and site leadership.
Maintain comprehensive records of improvement activities, ensuring transparency and facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.
Collaborate with IT and systems teams to support appropriate technology solutions to adopt innovation in business processes.