Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Dura-Line Continuous Improvement Specialist – Gainesville,TX

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment? Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, is actively seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our dynamic team at our Gainesville,TX site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Efficiency: Spearhead initiatives to enhance the operational efficiency of our manufacturing plant using proven Lean methodologies and principles such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM, and Kaizen.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive cross-functional processes and lead productivity improvement projects aligned with the plant's strategic objectives.

• Project Management: Utilize effective project management structures to implement improvement methodologies, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to timelines. Assess project plans, resource projections, risk plans, and effectiveness metrics for each initiative.

• Communication and Reporting: Regularly communicate project progress and concerns, promptly identifying issues that may impact completion. Deliver metric reporting and presentations to align with business goals and objectives.

• Leadership and Mentorship: Demonstrate strong leadership skills, acting as a change agent to instill a Lean Six Sigma atmosphere and continuous improvement culture. Mentor staff to ensure adherence to Operational Excellence standards and provide training on Lean Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications:

• Approximately 3 years of experience with Lean/Six Sigma in a manufacturing environment, with a preference for a supervisory role.

• Proven ability to define business improvement strategy, manage projects from concept to implementation, and act as a change agent to foster a continuous improvement culture.

• Strong leadership skills, adaptability in a dynamic environment, and the ability to establish priorities with a sense of urgency.

• Proficiency in taking initiative, a hands-on approach, and excellent cross-functional facilitation skills to drive continuous improvement.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, apply today to join Dura-Line as our Continuous Improvement Specialist. Elevate your career with us and be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation.

What we offer:

The compensation for this position will typically range from $74,000- $120,000 annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home .

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)