Continuous Improvement Specialist

Summary

MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors, and PGTI, is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country. We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist.In this role, you will facilitate CI/Lean Manufacturing training and activities throughout the plant while serving as the Subject Matter Expert on Continuous Improvement. This person will help cultivate a culture of Continuous Improvement and its activities within the focused factory. Additionally, the CI Specialist facilitates projects aimed at generating cost savings, increasing profits, achieving efficiency gains, and enhancing process performance improvements, providing efficient leadership and cost-effective integration of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools to sustain operational excellence.Pay Range: 61k - 76k, depending on experience

Responsibilities

Leads Continuous Improvement projects, cost reductions, and process/performance improvements

Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects & progress updates as required and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between the CI process implementation and Plant Operations improvements

Provides and/or supports CI training and coaching at all levels of the plant

Supports production, supply chain, quality control, and executive leadership through improvement initiatives

Interfaces with facility leadership on projects addressing staffing, manpower, time, and capacity analysis

Calculates cost reductions and determines the optimal problem-solving method

Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff

Works with process owner to develop value stream maps for each process and each value stream family within the facility

Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position

Supervisory Responsibility

There may be direct reports. In addition, this position will lead multiple initiatives and it will be necessary to monitor those teams and activities to ensure success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

5+ years operations experience in a similar environment required

Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with an attention to detail. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement Skills

Working towards Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and drive change management across teams

Basic knowledge of window-based software preferred

Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs preferred (specifically Outlook, Word and Excel)

About Us

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

Three comprehensive Medical plan options

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and paid Holidays

401k retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Teladoc

Legal Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Team Member Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.