Continuous Improvement Specialist

Cincinnati, OH
Full Time
Entry Level
 
POSITION TITLE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST                      
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT-SALARY
LOCATION: CINCINNATI, OH
 
ABOUT LUXFER:
Luxfer Holdings PLC is a manufacturer of sustainable transportation solutions and life-saving medical and emergency response equipment. With a reputation for innovation, Luxfer has pioneered the applications of magnesium, zirconium, and aluminum in the healthcare, transportation, emergency response, defense, and aerospace markets. We have a global presence, with manufacturing facilities in 4 countries and over 1,200 employees worldwide.

We invite you to learn more about us at www.luxfer.com and read on for a further description of the role.
              
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibility for this position will be to drive Lean operations transformation through continuous improvement initiatives, standard work, and equipment/process ownership, training and problem solving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Contribute to the development of meaningful plant metrics to monitor performance at sufficiently detailed levels to illustrate nature, cause of problems, and demonstrate skills and focus needed for improvement opportunities.
  • Develop Value stream maps for critical Plant processes.
  • Facilitates Kaizens, brainstorming sessions, workshops, problem solving sessions and process mapping exercises to bring alignment, extract knowledge and improve performance.
  • Creates visual manufacturing workplace leveraging progressive 5S and visual controls especially at showcase manufacturing locations.
  • Leads and coordinates annual lean assessment.
  • Establish meaningful plant metrics to manage plant wide KPIs, integrating data into decision making and prioritization of activities. Train and mentor plant leadership to do the same.
  • Become the expert on Lean manufacturing and overall continuous improvement concepts (six sigma, kaizen, quality, and process management) as well as providing learning opportunities to employees.
  • Support automation projects across the plant.
  • All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Supply Chain/Operations, Engineering or Manufacturing/Operations preferred.
  • 2 years of experience in continuous improvement leadership in Manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Moderate understanding of lean, TPM, or similar CI methodologies
  • Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
  • Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
  • A positive attitude and a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mentality to get the job done.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
BENEFITS:
  • Medical, Vision, Dental *Start on the 1st day of the following month after being hired*
  • 401k with Company match of up to 6%!
  • 12 Company Paid Holidays
  • Additional PTO
  • Luxfer Group (NYSE: LXFR)
  • & Much More
We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.

This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S., and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Luxfer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.​


                                     
 
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