Principal Continuous Improvement Specialist ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc LOCATION: Tampa, FL DIRECT REPORTING: Operational Excellence Manager POSITION DETAILS Position Summary The Principal Process Improvement Specialist position will support and facilitate the lean transformation journey. You will help cultivate and maintain a lean culture using various continuous improvement tools to achieve world class manufacturing performance. You will draw on your experience in lean manufacturing, improvement projects, and operations experience. Acts as a key advisor to leadership and developing company-wide process improvement strategies. Principal Activities
- Lead and Drive lean manufacturing via continuous Kaizen & workshop activities
- Balances hands-on work with a strategic focus, developing long term roadmaps for operational excellence and aligning continuous improvement with strategic goals.
- Apply lean tools to eliminate waste, improve processes, and reduce product variation
- Serve as an internal change agent to institutionalize Lean methodology to support the business strategy plan
- Hold responsibility to complete and finish action items derived from Kaizens, workshops, and projects
- Develop a Kaizen and projects funnel to keep momentum on positive change
- Provide training and coaching in Lean production, process knowledge, and management tools
- Lead and support problem-solving sessions using the appropriate tools for sustainable results
- Track and monitor for sustainment and progress toward KPI performance etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities
- Support operations in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions
- Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire operations population in both understanding key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPIs
- Utilize improvement tools including A-3's, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management activities
- Facilitate advanced improvement events including Value Stream Mapping of complex value streams
- Enhancing the program to world class levels through innovation and benchmarking, driving business unit and site self-sufficiency
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experienced working in high autonomy, often defining the framework, setting standards, and making critical business decisions related to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated Analytical Thinking skills
- Designing and facilitating Manufacturing improvement projects
- Strong knowledge of Lean Methodologies and how to the apply them
- Ability to compile data, analyze data, and formulate improvement initiatives
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
- Strong team building skills and the ability to facilitate team-based initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge
- Ability to train others
- Ability to develop and lead presentations regarding projects, initiatives, and events
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate project management skills
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering) Note: Will consider 5 years' experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum 10 years experience facilitating and managing Lean Manufacturing programs
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified minimum experience
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Employee Type
Full-Time
Location
Tampa, FL (Onsite)
Job Type
Manufacturing
Experience
Not Specified
Date Posted
04/04/2025 Apply to this job.
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