Continuous Improvement Specialist I

Description

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team in Duluth, GA. This role supports the Continuous Improvement Department by training internal staff on World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs adapted to the office environment. This role will be responsible for coordinating and leading training sessions with Continuous Improvement Champions, coaching project teams, and partnering with the Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Departments at our global headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• •Work closely with Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives to increase process efficiencies.
• •Apply understanding of our customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis and determine the best methodology to resolve issues.
• •Partner with WEG global Continuous Improvement Department to learn our internal tool, WMS Office, that is based on technical and managerial pillars of World Class Manufacturing.
• •Lead Kaizen events and WMS Office projects as assigned by Continuous Improvement Manager.
• •Promote the growth of Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization by facilitating training on WMS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• •Act as a process management coach by integrating knowledge of Lean principals to help process owners and key stakeholders align problem solving and improvement project outcomes with company goals.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / training:

• •Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• •Defining and solving problems using quality tools and methodologies including Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, 5W2H, PDCA, and DMAIC.
• •Drive process improvements with lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC, and Kaizen.
• •Excellent communication and collaboration skills within all levels in the organization.
• •Project Management experience a plus.
• •Electrical/Mechanical/Technical background a plus but not required.

Experience:

3+ years relevant experience

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.