Continuous Improvement Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Duro-Last Roofing, the world’s largest manufacturer of prefabricated roofing systems, has an opening for a Continuous Improvement Specialist at the company’s headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. The employee’s goal is to create, implement, and/or assist in Lean Manufacturing techniques. This is a full-time, salary-based position with an additional potential safety bonus. The position will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Create, implement and/or assist in Lean Manufacturing techniques including:

• • Standardized work instructions
  • Operator balance, manning levels, indirect labor studies
  • Plant material flow and layouts
  • Quick die change/changeover reduction
  • Downtime pareto analysis
  • A3 Problem Solving techniques including root cause and 5-why analysis
  • Visual factory tools to communicate shop performance
  • Audit Systems
  • Lead Kaizen events

• Conduct time/delay studies on machines and operators
• Assist in development of plant operational metrics
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing)
• Five years continuous improvement experience (Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving experience, etc.)
• Proficient in time/delay studies
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Minitab
• Experience in preparing detailed cost benefit analysis reports to support project requests
• Experience in preparing / processing of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & Bonus Incentive
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance 
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

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