Blind Inc.

NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer. The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of the organization’s processes. This role focuses on identifying areas for improvement, coordinating improvement projects, and ensuring the long-term success of implemented changes.

This is an on-site opportunity based in Winsted, Minnesota.

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will:

• Lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other methodologies.

• Manage improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

• Utilize statistical methods to track and analyze the success of implemented improvements.

• Recommend data-driven solutions to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, cost reduction, and quality

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on continuous improvement tools and techniques.

• Encourage employee participation in identifying areas for improvement and contributing ideas for innovation.

• Ensure the sustainability of improvement initiatives by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and visual management tools.

• Standardize best practices across departments and ensure that continuous improvement becomes part of the organizational culture.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate the results of continuous improvement activities to management and stakeholders.

• Provide recommendations for future improvement projects based on data analysis and feedback from teams.

  Role Qualifications as a Continuous Improvement Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred or 2-3 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, operations, or similar roles. Other combinations of experience and training may be considered.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies

• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and process optimization

• Be able to manage multiple projects while maintaining proficiency in recurring tasks

• Communicate well with internal and external customers

• Ability to interpret manufacturing prints and correlate part requirements to production processes

• Strong PC skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Willingness to work in hands-on production environment

• Ability to listen to others, analyze inputs, and appropriately act on the information provided

  Why Millerbernd and Who We Are:

We strive to create the best opportunities for our employees. Here you can discover your potential, turn your ideas into reality, and become a part of a team with skills and experience in various disciplines. At Millerbernd, you will enjoy a fulfilling and dynamic work environment, exclusive professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and competitive compensation.

Bonus perks to working at Millerbernd

• Employee Short-Term Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Branded Swag and giveaways

• Company-wide goal achievement celebrations

  The Process:

After you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect to happen next:

• Your application will be reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, not a robot or computer software program.

• Once our team has reviewed your application and your skills, qualifications, and experience match what we are looking for, we will reach out to set up a phone interview.

• After we’ve had a chance to chat with you, we will pass your application and our notes on to the hiring manager. From here, the hiring manager will review the information and determine the next steps.

• Next steps would include an on-site interview and tour of the facility to see what you could be doing here at Millerbernd Manufacturing. From here, the hiring manager would discuss the interview with the Team Lead (if applicable) and determine whether to move forward or not.

  Throughout the process, you will receive communication from our Talent Acquisition Team regarding the status of your application and the next steps if applicable. On average, our hiring process takes 3-10 business days once your application is submitted.

  Salary disclaimer:

The actual base salary for this role is based on various factors, including but not limited to market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

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