• Continuous Improvement Leader

    Insight Global (Albany, GA)


    Job Description

    A Fortune 100 client in the retail space is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to support their facility in the Albany, GA area. This resource will be responsible for leading and facilitating plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts.

     

    - Assist plant teams with goal-setting and tracking CI measures

     

    - Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures

     

    - Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process

     

    - Create control plans to produce sustainable gains

     

    - Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation

     

    - Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification and verification for capital projects

     

    - Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology

     

    - Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities

     

    - Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals

     

    - Identify and understand issues and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, & take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, & probable consequences- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    - Bachelor's Degree (engineering or data analytics preferred)

     

    - 3+ years of experience leading continuous improvement projects

     

    - Experience using reporting systems (downtime reporting system preferred)

     

    - Background in logistics, distribution, or manufacturing industries - Six Sigma certification (black belt preferred)

     

    - TPM (total predictive maintenance) experience

     

    - Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state