Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 21 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.
Position Overview:
The Continuous Improvement Leader drives continuous improvement initiatives geared towards further developing our Lean culture by standardizing and eliminating waste out of our operations. These initiatives are crucial to growing our employees, delivering business results and exceeding our customer’s needs. The role’s responsibility is to deliver sustained improvement in plant operations through continuous improvement approaches and employee involvement as well as to safely and cost effectively deliver quality parts to our customers.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties:
Manages the development and execution of the Plant’s Continuous Improvement Program
Drive a Continuous Improvement methodology through the development of strategies and best practices for the organization
Leads and develops others on Lean methodology and Six Sigma
Manages the development and sustainment of the Cellular Manufacturing process
Forward-looking, leading the development, deployment and management of continuous improvement capabilities and opportunities
Promote lean activities in support of the culture change and process improvement
Ensure integration of other tools and methodologies with Continuous Improvement to ensure successful delivery of various initiatives
Leads continuous improvement events and training exercises
Plan, prepare, execute, review and audit process improvement events
Perform other duties and projects as required
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree
5+ years relevant experience
Experience within manufacturing processes
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop training and train employees
Excellent problem-solving skills
Project management
Computer proficiency in MS windows and office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
In-depth knowledge in working with MS Power Business Intelligence
Strong leadership skills
Ability to prioritize, follow through and build relationships
Nelson Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.