Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities and Philosophy

• Operator Development and Empowerment: Facilitates CI Trainings empowering operators about internal CI learning opportunities (5S, Idea Management, 8D, RCA’s, Process Mapping, Kaizens, Gemba, Lean Essentials, Lean Six Sigma) included but not limited to Samuel Connect learning journeys to promote personal and professional growth.
• Active Gemba and Process Robustness: Support lead hands, operators and transactional support groups in recovery and preventive actions for rework, setup, and changeovers; Application of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV); Provide lean tools and guidance; Reinforce 5S, Idea Management, Time Studies, Space optimization, Kaizen, Kanban, Hoshin Kanri, Poka‑Yoke, SIPOC, SMED, Obeya, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping; Collaborate with management to prioritize improvement efforts based on data, impact, and feasibility.
• Behavioral and Process Analysis: Use pain point logs,...