Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Sun Prairie, WI

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time."

INNOVATE without boundaries!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team:

Milwaukee Tool is continuing to grow, and we are seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to unlock the next level of productivity within our Distribution Network. This position is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team located in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate will have a lean mindset, with proven process improvement experience in various operations processes including distribution, supply chain, material handling, and manufacturing. We are looking for outstanding communicators that thrive in an environment where they can help solve problems, coach others, and deliver business-changing results. Strong project management skills, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration, team CI training, and open communication, are requirements.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Lean Mentality

• Effectively collaborates w/ cross functional teams to drive value through problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish short-term and long-term goals

• Focus on improving flow, process documentation, and key performance metrics

• Learn and apply appropriate lean tools as needed

• VSM, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, JIT, Kanban, Visual Management, Pull systems, DMAIC, PFMEA, Root cause, 8D, and 5-why analysis etc.

• Participate in strategic Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick hit projects from definition through execution

• Perform analysis of current state & provide multiple what-if scenarios for improved efficiencies. Understand and present financial impacts of these scenarios.

• Brainstorm and Implement robust improvements that will scale as we grow

Project Management

• Participate in and Lead cross-functional projects of small- process improvements and/or capital expenditure projects

• Ensure cross functional alignment on scope, budget, schedule, and resources.

• Develop and execute charters, action plans and project timelines with plans in place for long term sustainment of results

• Lead team meetings as needed to drive results.

• Establish appropriate metrics and report on project progress, risks, and results. This includes management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization.

• Ensure process changes are fully integrated through documentation, communication, perseverance, and consistency.

• Acts as CEO of project

• Takes accountability and possesses a sense of urgency for entire project outcome.

• Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams and persuade professionals at all levels.

• Partners with key stakeholders and effectively communicates up, down, and across the organization

• Leads with clear direction of priorities in a climate of change

• Maintains a strategic cross functional mindset and understands how business decisions will impact entire organization

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement roles

• 1+ years of experience with proven operations process improvements (distribution experience preferred)

• Previous kaizen participation experiences where problem solving, process development and/or behavior change methods and tools have been used

• Basic project management skills

• Strong Data analysis skills in MS Excel, Pareto, Control charts, PowerPivot, and/or VBA

• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

• Periodic travel may be required up to 5%

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• WMS, ERP, Distribution, and Inventory Management experience

Working Conditions:

Office Environment

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance