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Continuous Improvement SpecialistGeneva, NY$70,000 - $90,000 + Full Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation 

Responsibilities 
  • Ensure a safe work environment for all employees, allowing quality production with optimal efficiency. Performs risk analysis on processes and job functions.
  • Deliver production requirements according to schedule and plan through coaching and mentoring operators both real-time on the floor and providing thought leadership feedback during review periods.
  • Drive the improvements in performance through OEE data, interpretation, live floor experience - driving Lean process initiatives as set forth by Plant Leadership.
  • Creates and oversees standardized production procedures and develops process work instructions; must maintain the work instructions as the business grows.
  • Assesses plan and equipment requirements and machinery layout to create an optimized workflow.
  • Closing the open areas of Work Instructions and SOPs on new products and equipment as it is being started or brought into the manufacturing facility.
  • Develops best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
  • Incorporates 5s+1 Methodology in process methods and lean manufacturing systems.
  • Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs, estimating future costs.
  • Develops programs for activity concentration on specific functions resulting in improvements. E.g., project management for efficiency and yield increases.
  • Monitor all established quality and quantity specifications for compliance before use in processing.  Assist maintenance and engineering with the system operation, PM’s and upgrades.
  • Collaborates with Colleagues on issues like cost projections and reduction, work with engineering team to develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from inception through start-up and on-going production by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. 
Qualifications 
  • BS / BA preferred 
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Proficiency in MSOffice suite including Power Point, and Excel, implementing and reporting; general equipment technical experience trouble-shooter and problem solver.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and ability to drive others towards a common goal. 
  • Self-directed, multi-tasks, promotes teamwork
  • Safety and regulatory experience a plus.
  • Lean Manufacturing Experience a plus
Benefits 
  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and the company's matching shares
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
  • Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
  • 10 days off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more
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