Process Improvement Specialist

Kleen Test Products is in search of a Process Improvement Specialist at our Sunset facility in Port Washington, WI. In this position you will drive Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Cost improvements.  The role includes individual hands-on projects and the facilitation and execution of team projects.  The Process Improvement Specialist will be primarily working on the manufacturing floor, engaged with team members at all levels for the majority of daily work

Essential Functions:

• Grow and maintain solid proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies as they relate to Company operations. 

• Assist in developing and maintaining a prioritized list of improvement opportunities.  Develop goals, timelines, action plans, and track sustained performance.  

• Assist the Operations team to assure adequate manufacturing support for and results in the launch of new and improved products. 

• Support providing senior KTP, manufacturing and plant management with periodic reports on improvement status, barriers, progress vs. benchmarks, and targets for operational excellence and improvement in financial results from manufacturing. 

• Assist in developing and assuring implementation of any needed training for utilization of the tools for improvements and implementation of changes made as a result of continuous improvement efforts. 

• Assist in developing and maintaining a metrics base to be used to monitor and track operational performance.  These metrics must measure results, consistency of operations and yet, be dynamic enough to monitor progress on desired changes. 

• Data collection, organization, and analysis as needed for projects. 

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires past exposure to Continuous Improvement principles and tools in a Manufacturing environment.  

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience (1-2 years) as a CI facilitator and/or leader.  

• Six Sigma green belt training and certification is recommended but not required. 

• Requires strong organizational and time-management skills with good attention to detail and ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects. 

• Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills. 

• Good PC Skills including Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) as well as experience with Microsoft Outlook. 

• Strong project management skills. 

• Excellent ability to make sound decisions. 

• Excellent trouble-shooting skills. 

• Works well cross-functionally and multi-functionally. 

• Solid interpersonal skills, able to build and support a team, and work with multiple levels of KTP personnel.

Benefits

Culture

• Safety is KTP's top priority - everyone should go home in the same condition they came to work
• KTP builds collaborative relationships that strengthen the overall work environment
• Opportunity for growth, development and advancement within each department, or across departments
• Fast-paced environment, constantly changing, and the days go by quickly!

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plan and prescription drug coverage
• Comprehensive dental insurance plan
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company-funded & voluntary options)
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
• Optional Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Prescription safety glasses cost-sharing program
• FREE financial wellness counseling and tools
• Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (FREE to employees and your families)
• Paid vacation time (earn more as your seniority grows!)
• Company-paid holidays
• Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities/ Tuition Reimbursement program
• Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
• Gym membership discounts (at participating locations)
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts

More info at - https://sites.google.com/kleentest.com/welcome/why-kt