McWane, Inc.

Mining And Metals

ContinuousImprovementEngineer

Marshfield, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Continuous Improvement Engineer at McWane, Inc.. Skills: process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, data analysis. Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements. Identify areas of inefficiency and recommend solutions”

Industry & Context.

Mining And Metals
Problems you'll solve

root cause analysis; Advanced problem-solving skills; Excellent analytical skills; ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field., 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement and/or process improvement roles., Experience in a manufacturing or production environment., Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software, project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels., Excellent analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data., Proven track record of successful process improvement initiatives, Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, Experience with process mapping and value stream mapping, Knowledge of including Standard Work, 5S, SMED, SPC, etc., Advanced problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Certified Lean &/or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

What You'll Do.

Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements

Identify areas of inefficiency and recommend solutions

Conduct root cause analysis to determine source of issues

Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness

Develop and maintain process documentation

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities

Provide training and support to teams

Troubleshoot machine losses and recommend improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements; Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement; Provide training and support to teams to ensure successful implementation of improvements; Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels

Process & Methodology

project management skills, experience leading cross-functional teams

Full Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer drives operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role focuses on identifying process inefficiencies, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing data-driven solutions to optimize performance. 1. Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. 2. Identify areas of inefficiency and recommend solutions to streamline processes. 3. Conduct root cause analysis to determine the source of issues and implement corrective actions. 4. Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of process improvements. 5. Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures. 6. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices. 7. Provide training and support to teams to ensure successful implementation of improvements. 8. Troubleshoot machine losses and recommend improvements. 9. All other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. 2. 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement and/or process improvement roles. 3. Certified Lean &/or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. 4. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment. 5. Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software 6. Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams. 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 8. Excellent analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data. 9. Proven track record of successful process improvement initiatives 10. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams 11. Experience with process mapping and value stream mapping 12. Knowledge of Kaizen; including Standard Work, 5S, SMED, SP

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