SUMMARY
The Continuous Improvement Facilitator role supports all operational excellence efforts in the Wilson Tool Inc. production facilities. This role will lead and support initiatives and projects related to standardization, waste reduction, 5S, daily start-up meetings, value stream mapping, cost savings, flow, audits, and process improvement. This role requires frequent collaboration with Operations, Supervision, and Engineering during and outside of events. CI Facilitators must model and champion behaviors and actions that create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate, assist, and lead kaizen and other improvement events to drive system and process improvement.
• Support the implementation and sustainment of process improvement projects.
• Create and follow standard work as a basis for structured and organized daily routines.
• Facilitate the adoption of continuous improvement as a way of life; foster positive culture change.
• Apply and train others in the application of lean tools and methodologies.
• Manage improvement projects and utilize project management software to track progress and keep the team on track.
• Autonomously identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes.
• Display and be able to train lean leadership behaviors.
• Track and document the financial impact of continuous improvement activities.
• Proficiently apply and train practical, team-based problem-solving methodology.
• Support cooperation, teamwork, and positive working relationships across all functional areas.
• Cleaning, labeling, building, light woodwork, painting, 3D printing, or other light fabrication as necessary to support shop 5S.
• Monitor and audit CI systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Post secondary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• A demonstration of strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior lean training highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Good interpersonal communication skills with all levels and strong written and oral communication skills
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and act.
• Competence in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office and manufacturing environment.

WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time; core-business hours or determined by business need.

TRAVEL 
Domestic and International travel required on occasion.

COMPENSATION
Exempt (Salaried) 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wilson Tool is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information about equal employment opportunities, please review the EEO is the Law poster [Link: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf].
 

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