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Manage projects and associated metrics to enable successful execution and communication across the company to drive process and system changes. This is an in-office position out of our Grand Rapids location.\n\nAccountabilities\nEfficiency Optimization\nIdentify areas for improving the performance of manufacturing assets and processes that drive improved business results.\nSupport development of a system by which process failures can be documented, prioritized, and resolved.\nLead efforts with business unit leaders to establish key process indicators (KPI’s) to monitor operational, labor, and financial performance.\nMonitor key metrics and processes to ensure performance expectations are met and coaches are held accountable for results.\n\nProject Management\nSupport the organization in identifying champions and sponsors for process improvement projects.\nSupport project champions and sponsors with developing plans, schedules, budget, and capital expenditure justifications.\nLead cross-functional teams to utilize structured and disciplined methodologies to analyze data, identify root cause and develop sustainable solutions.\nUtilize CI tools and techniques (root cause analysis, process maps, fish bone analysis, benefit vs. effort matrix, etc.) to identify specific areas for improvement.\nCreate performance metrics to measure project success and develop dashboards to ensure that targets are achieved.\nParticipate in the recommendation, evaluation, and selection of new products/systems to ensure they are prioritized and aligned with the organization’s strategic direction.\n\nCommunication and Strategy\nDrive continuous improvement capability and culture change through best practice sharing, vocal advocacy, and visible leadership.\nHelp develop and implement CI training programs to embed lean processes into the company's cultural fabric.\nCollaborate with Operations Team to provide regular ongoing communication to the leadership team to ensure strong engagement at all levels of the organization.\nSupport the Operations Manager in advising the executive team on overall organizational continuous improvement strategy.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.\nProficient computer skills including Solid Works, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office.\n3-5 years of experience in engineering and Continuous improvement role. \nExperience with conveyance, vision systems, sorting, and segregation. \nAbility to influence without authority, successfully guiding teams through project completion. \nProficient in risk and stakeholder management with a solution driven mindset.\nProcess oriented.\nSix Sigma Green Belt recommended.\nData driven with a proven success in problem solving.\nPossesses a bias towards action with demonstrated success in getting things done.\nStrong independent decision-making skills.\nMust be able to work in-office, 100% of the time, out of our Grand Rapids location.\nAdaptable communication style enabling effective messaging with all levels of the organization.\nAbility to lead through influence and navigate change management without direct line of authority.\nAbility to effectively manage resources, timeline and priorities in a project environment.\nAbility to build trust and demonstrate value.\nDemonstrated proactive and dynamic approach in challenging existing processes and searching for new opportunities.\nAbility to successfully adapt to continuously evolving environments and overcome issues, challenges and obstacles.\nDemonstrated process/product knowledge, basic statistical knowledge and organizational knowledge.\nAbility to manage multiple projects across multiple teams simultaneously. \nMust be able to lift 75 lb\nPADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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