Continuous Improvement Specialist

Company: Fabcon Inc.
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Fabcon Inc.Location: Pleasanton, KSPurpose/Scope:This position supports process leaders by executing continuous improvement activities and projects to achieve a dramatically improved future state, and for developing and providing new and existing production personnel with the training they require, including experience with hands-on application, and a facilitated integration into the business in a manner that improves Company Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance. Leads training and onboarding programs and processes. Drives a Continuous Improvement culture by training, coaching and mentoring others in innovating processes for daily improvement. Basic Qualifications:

• Two years of Lean operations experience
• High school diploma or GED Other Required Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge and experience operating with Lean, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement principles and methods through normal operations, Kaizen events, and projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members, peers, and management at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and lead others. Strong team facilitation and leadership skills; able to address conflicts and obstacles and guide teams to achieve desired results
  • Good comprehension of the entire business value stream from customer to supplier
  • Effective communicator, able to speak to all audiences throughout the organization, understanding the various needs of audience members, and tailoring the message to address their concerns; strong writing skills
  • Ability to transform a project vision into a defined scope and get results while working with available resources and timeline requirements; knowledge of project management fundamentals and experience leading projects Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Fabcon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department. Qualified applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check upon receipt of conditional job offers. Our Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for inspection in the Human Resources office in Minnesota or our plant locations in Ohio, Kansas and Pennsylvania during normal business hours. We participate in E-Verify and if you are hired, we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you. Please refer to the posters on our website or DHS for more information on E-verifyPI129766407

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