Shop Floor Lean & Process Improvement Leader

Merrill Steel; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrill Steel in Springfield, MO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager / Process Engineer who will be highly active on the shop floor. You will lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery, while developing employees and driving measurable improvements.

The role may involve structural engineering support on capital projects and could extend to other facilities as needed. The ideal candidate has lean manufacturing and/or process engineering experience, with an

Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing and/or process engineering required or preferred.
• Basic knowledge of structural engineering practices.
• Experience with root-cause problem-solving methods preferred.
• Relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Engineering background with hands-on shop floor involvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and foster a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Provide guidance to plant leadership to improve safety, quality, efficiency, delivery, and employee development.
• Seek input from shop-floor employees when evaluating and resolving process-related problems.
• Identify sources of waste and develop practical solutions that reduce waste and maximize value-added activity.
• Maintain an active and visible presence in the plant.
• Analyze product flow and identify bottlenecks, quality concerns, and other barriers to efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process engineering

Structural engineering basics

Root-cause problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Merrill Steel in Springfield, MO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager / Process Engineer who will be highly active on the shop floor. You will lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery, while developing employees and driving measurable improvements.

The role may involve structural engineering support on capital projects and could extend to other facilities as needed. The ideal candidate has lean manufacturing and/or process engineering experience, with an