Continuous Improvement Specialist

Schupan and Sons

United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo

3400 Covington Road (Show on map)

Mar 10, 2025

Job Details

Job Location

Davis Creek - Kalamazoo, MI

Description

Title

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Classification

Non-Exempt

Department

71D

Reports to

Director of Manufacturing

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

1^st Shift and/or 2^nd Shift

Revision

10/2023

CORE VALUES

Schupan & Sons, Inc. expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct.

Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others' diverse perspectives and experiences

SUMMARY

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for defining and establishing best practices to improve and maintain employee efficiency and machine utilization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support and understand metrics at individual, rotocube, 3S, and leadership meetings
Follow and execute kaizen principles
Promote Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Develop and implement lean projects.
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
Support operations through data analysis and lean principles.
Analyze, understand, and implement industry best practices.
Develop a sense of urgency in the organization for all improvement activities.
Promote safety first and quality in all processes.
Partner with plant operations to teach and mentor manufacturing personnel.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Work with support functions in implementing lean, metrics, and dashboards for all processes.
Track project status and results.
Must be able to interact in person with peers and the public.
Must be able to handle high stress situations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Exhibit behaviors that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a production environment
Solid understanding of project management principles
Green Belt Certification required
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles and techniques

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of database, design, internet, inventory, manufacturing, spreadsheet, and order processing software.
Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail.
Able to map out projects, prioritize workload and keep accurate documentation
Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must remain in a stationary or standing position for the length of the shift.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.