Continuous Improvement Associate- Fordsville, KY - Fordsville, KY
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Job overview
Kimball International is hiring a Continuous Improvement Associate- Fordsville, KY - Fordsville, KY. Kimball International seeks a Continuous Improvement Associate in Fordsville, KY, offering a family‑friendly environment where daily variety and interaction with diverse people are valued, and employees are encouraged to contribute to safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.
Key focus areas include Lead or participate in continuous improvement events throughout the facility, Help implement process improvement activities across the plant, and Identify potential continuous improvement events and verify their effectiveness.
Important skills include Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Administrative Skills, Leading Improvement Initiatives, and Kaizen Events. Preferred (not required): Safety And Environmental Efforts, Continuous Communication, Cost Reductions, and Environmental Management System.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Back
Requisition Number
26-279
Brand Information
If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
(Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities)
Lead or participate in continuous improvement (CI) events throughout the facility to help to improve processes.
Help implement process improvement activities throughout the facility.
Helps to identify potential CI events.
Verification of effectiveness of process improvements.
Participant in lean intern program.
Support safety & environmental efforts to better serve our employees and community
Ensure continuous communication occurs between employees, management, support staff, other KI divisions and customers as necessary.
Identify and implement potential cost reductions.
Supports and role models Vision and Guiding Principles.
Support our Environmental Management System (EMS)
Follows all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
Follow and support the Quality Systems
Skills to perform this role
Educational Requirements
Previous manufacturing experience
Successful completion of Lean Internship
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to give balanced feedback.
Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
Ability to exhibit patience and control emotions
Self motivated.
Maintain the highest degree of professionalism.
Able to make decisions.
Willingness to learn.
Tactful
Assertive
Honest and ethical
Flexible
Positive Attitude
Ability to build and sustain relationships
Ability to get things done through people
Skills to Perform This Role:
Technical Skills
Good computer skills.
Good follow up skills
Good problem solving skills.
Good understanding of production processes.
Good understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
Able to work flexible hours.
Prior experience working on continuous improvement efforts within a team
Understanding of statistical techniques.
Ability to safely operate and maneuver required tools and equipment during projects
Communication Skills
Strong listening skills
Good written and verbal communications
Excellent presentation skills
Can communicate technical and non-technical issues
Ability to teach
Ability to communicate at audience level.
Leadership Skills
Needs to be self-managed and motivated
Able to lead by example
Able to coach and motivate team
Has good facilitation skills
Good relationship builder
Able to facilitate win/win solutions
Ability to work with multiple departments
Ability to handle multiple projects
Take initiative
Ability to work in a team setting
Good organizational skills
Ability to be an effective coach
Good team building skills
Able to adapt to and manage change.
Business Skills
Good time management
Can handle multiple tasks
Good planning skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Results focused
Good recordkeeping skills
** RESUME REQUIRED
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
2 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
Enhanced troubleshooting and administrative skills.
Leading improvement initiatives (Kaizen events) from conception through implementation. Oversee the success of the kaizen events, including:
Coordinate strategic and detailed plans
Planning of events with a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment/M Odel Value Stream and Daily Management.
Develop and implement improvement strategies and initiatives.
Event execution; and sustainment of kaizen event results
Lead/facilitate the implementation/sustainment of lean tools (Visual Management, 6S, kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, plan-do-check-act, Lean processes, etc.)
Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on continuous improvement concepts, tools, and techniques
Educational Requirements
Previous manufacturing experience
CI experience required
- RESUME REQUIRED
*Please Note: This is an Hourly Associate position. Previous manufacturing and previous CI experience are both required for consideration. Please include detail of this experience in resume.
EEO Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
VISA Sponsorship
Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)
Posting Location
93 KII Fordsville-00048
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
5001216542900
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