<p>The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer is responsible for driving initiatives that enhance</p> <p>plant efficiency, productivity, and quality. This role leverages data analysis, process optimization,</p> <p>and lean manufacturing principles to identify improvement opportunities and implement</p> <p>effective solutions. The CI Engineer will lead cost-reduction and productivity projects, track</p> <p>performance metrics to ensure sustainable results, and collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate</p> <p>the successful integration of improvements across operations.</p> <p>Core Functions:</p> <p>Partners with the Plant leadership team to enforce environmental and safety procedures,</p> <p>policies and programs.</p> <p>Conduct safety reviews and drives safety performance improvements.</p> <p>Develops team skills through training, coaching, and mentoring.</p> <p>Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and</p> <p>productivity.</p> <p>Develop strategies to optimize workflows and eliminate waste.</p> <p>Implementing lean manufacturing principles to include 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream</p> <p>Mapping.</p> <p>Uses six sigma methodology to drive process improvement opportunities forward</p> <p>including DMAIC methodology and statistical tools.</p> <p>Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses including 5 Why's, Fishbone</p> <p>Diagram and FMEA.</p> <p>Requires strong skills in Excel, Minitab, for data analysis and decision making.</p> <p>Creates and interprets flowcharts and process diagrams (Process Mapping)</p> <p>Plans, executes and monitors improvement projects (Project Management)</p> <p>Leads and manages organizational change effectively (Change Management)</p> <p>Provide tactical coaching on Lean Methodology and Continuous Improvement</p> <p>Techniques</p> <p>Other duties and special projects as assigned</p> <p>Investigate, experiment and implement processes to maximize productivity</p> <p>Master & lead scheduling activities for plant production</p> <p>Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations</p> <p>and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above</p>