Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description:



At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.



Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for supporting the integration of continuous improvement in the plant operations at a large-scale residential roofing manufacturing facility. Responsible and accountable for continuous improvement and efficiencies across the plant’s products, systems, operations and processes. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager. The ideal candidate will have a solid Lean and/or Six Sigma background with the ability to coach, train and drive these projects within the plant.



Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the implementation of Lean principles to drive results (Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, Cost Management) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• This is a change agent role meaning it is accountable for achieving results by implementing lean manufacturing methods through influence, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring the production and support teams (without any direct authority).
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by engaging people in improving the business.
• Developing the site team through hands-on improvement projects combined with relevant training in all manufacturing, support, and administrative functions.
• Measure and report progress to the site team and Plant Manager ensuring that improvement projects and training are consistent with GAF Business Systems standards and sustained over time. Advertising the plant team’s successes to upper management and ensuring credit is given at the lowest level possible in the organization.
• Conduct gap assessments and ensure conformance to requirements of GAF Business Systems standards.
• Develop programs for quality improvements and actively promotes Continuous Improvement
• Present, facilitate and lead assigned process improvement events (Kaizen)

• Train and develop staff competencies in basic and advanced problem solving methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-organizational manufacturing management teams to ensure appropriate participation and support.
  
  
  

Under This Roof, We Require

• A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, or the equivalent of 5 years in a leadership role in manufacturing
• Effective presentation and group facilitation skills
  
  
  

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Experience in implementing continuous improvements and improvement systems
• Experience in supporting logistics, supply chain and 3rd party outsourcing and application of industrial systems management (IE methods)
• Excellent leadership, organizational and follow-up skills
• Strong problem solving, team building, planning and decision making skills
• Driven and able to influence others through leadership, teaching, and hands-on demonstrations of Lean principles and practices
• Able to communicate effectively through all facets of the organization
• Positive influencing, encouraging, and motivating others to get results
• Proficient in developing Google Sheets, Slides, etc
• Knowledgeable of bills of material, inventory methods, and purchasing strategies
• Solid understanding of quality systems (data management, lab/test equipment calibration management, sampling and test plans, nonconformance/disposition, supplier management, CAPA, auditing)
• Ability to work independently, manage through others and maintain schedules and deadlines
  
  
  

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).