Continuous Improvement Engineer - II - North American Lighting : Job Details

Job SummaryIn conjunction with the Management Team, provides strategic leadership in the identification, development, implementation, and monitoring of activities that drive continuous improvement and operations excellence.Essential Duties & Responsibilities1. Partners with management team to optimize the operation's processes, and to ensure linkage to the company's financial goals.2. Under direction of management team, coordination + implementation & follow-up yokoten of continuous improvement projects to improve effectiveness, quality, delivery, ergonomics and cost relative to all aspectsof manufacturing including material handling, space utilization & overall production system.3. Collects, analyzes, and reports on data from all production-area continuous improvement activities.4. Space Planning for the identification of available and required future space via kaizen projects whileemphasizing overall part flow within the facility.5. Researches systems and processes and identifies and develops analysis and recommendations to implement tools, processes, and infrastructures to achieve best practices and optimize efficiencies.6. Participates in and/or leads various teams (IMPACT, PIT, TQIT, Special Project, etc) to integrate and/or reach consensus on processes.7. Communicates with management, engineering, and other CI professionals to ensure that best practices are shared across the organization.8. Upon request, acts in place of the Industrial Engineer and/or Manufacturing support in his or her absence or heavy workloads9. Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or a related discipline2. 2 to 4 years of Industrial Engineering or related manufacturing experience3. Strong Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the following areas:a. Knowledge of the organization structure and each department's functional responsibilities.b. Understanding of line and facility layout, assembly line balancing, and material flow in highvolume,just-in-time production environmentc. Organizational, planning, and multi-tasking skillsd. Problem-solving and analytical skills using prescribed methodologies and toolse. Computer skills for technical & business writing - proficient in using basic business softwarepackages (including MS Office)f. Written and verbal communication skills with presentation abilities.g. Leadership and Interpersonal skills - ability to work in a team environment, and toconfidently interact with individuals at all levels of authoritySalary Range: $80,000- $90,000At North American LightingTeam Member Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Health Savings, Charities Local/National, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accidental Coverage, Hospital Coverage, Basic Term Life and Voluntary Term Life, Disability, 401K, Paid Time Off, and Company-Sponsored Wellness Program Diversity at NAL: The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities. You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Requisition ID: 18715Location: Paris Plant