Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs in Hickory, NC

Lean Manufacturing Specialist assists with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes. Being a Lean Manufacturing Specialist employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Lean Manufacturing Specialist also requires training and Lean certification through an accredited organization. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Lean Manufacturing Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Intern: Lean Six Sigma
  • Shurtape Technologies, LLC
  • Hickory, NC INTERN
  • Overview

    May 2024-Aug 2024

     

    This position will support the Lean Six Sigma team’s efforts in achieving cost, revenue, service, and quality objectives.

    Lean Six Sigma provides a clear path for organizations to improve their operations and stand out from the competition:• Increase Profits• Decrease Costs• Improve Efficiency & Quality• Improve Customer Satisfaction• Enhance Employee Development• In addition to improving organizational performance, it also has a positive impact on employees and improves the way they work.

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS 

    • Enrolled in a two- or four-year college degree program within an engineering, science, or technical field major.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    • Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong computer skills required: Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with MS Project and/or statistical analysis software such as Minitab preferred.
    • Problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, co-lead a project team, adapt to various leadership styles, and initiate and foster a creative, result-orientated atmosphere.
    • Strong detail orientation, mathematical aptitude and analytical skills including the ability to translate, calculate, interpret, and communicate numerical and measurement data effectively.

     PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    • Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC for extended periods of time
    • Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone.
    • Schedule flexibility may include and before or after hours work.
    • Some travel may be required between Shurtape’s North Carolina facilities.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment.  Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion. 

    • The work environment is primarily split between office environment and the production floor.
    • High noise levels in certain parts of the plant.
    • High humidity and hot temperatures.
    • Required PPE in the manufacturing area (i.e. shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection).

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

    Responsibilities

    Other duties may be assigned.

    • Support and/or co-lead projects to reduce/eliminate chronic sources of customer complaints, raw material quality issues, waste/scrap, and improve production inefficiencies utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies within Shurtape’s North Carolina manufacturing plants.
      • Work with project teams to identify root causes and reduce variability.
      • Create key process flow and/or value stream maps.
      • Initiate and/or revise work instructions.
      • Develop recommendations and implement improvements to support plant continuous improvement goals, requirements, and sustainment of improvements.
      • Provide summaries, conclusions, and presentations related to project completion and findings.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

    • Gain valuable job experience with the concepts, tools and skills related with the Lean Six Sigma methodology, such as root cause identification, problem solving, and statistical data analysis.
    • Become familiar with manufacturing operations.
    • Project team leadership opportunities.
  • 21 Days Ago

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Lean Operations Manager
  • Daniels Health
  • Gastonia, NC FULL_TIME
  • Daniels Health is looking for an Lean Operations Manager that is an ambitious people focused, humble, proactive to manage and develop production and transport processes. They will identify areas of op...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Lean Development Manager
  • HNI Workplace Furnishings
  • Hickory, NC FULL_TIME
  • ***Please note, this position can be based out of Muscatine, IA – Atlanta, GA – Jasper, IN – Hickory, NC. We are open to remote/hybrid for the right candidate based on experience and geographic locati...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Consultor/a Lean Madrid (P2)
  • SGS
  • Madrid, NC OTHER
  • Descripción de la empresaEn SGS nuestra misión es aportar valor a la sociedad, necesita un entorno sostenible.Con nuestro trabajo garantizamos la seguridad y calidad, aportando confianza a todos los a...
  • 11 Days Ago

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BPI / Lean Development Manager
  • HNI Corporation
  • Catawba, NC FULL_TIME
  • About HNI Corporation:At HNI Corporation, we're dedicated to revolutionizing workplace and home solutions, reshaping the environments where we live, work, and connect. Our unwavering commitment to int...
  • 14 Days Ago

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BPI / Lean Development Manager
  • HNI Corporation
  • Morganton, NC FULL_TIME
  • About HNI Corporation:At HNI Corporation, we're dedicated to revolutionizing workplace and home solutions, reshaping the environments where we live, work, and connect. Our unwavering commitment to int...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Corrugator Downstacker 2nd Shift
  • THE NEW-INDY GROUP
  • Hickory, NC
  • Job Details Job Location NC- Hickory (2) - Hickory, NC Position Type Full Time Education Level None Travel Percentage No...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor
  • Waffle House, Inc.
  • Hickory, NC
  • At Waffle House, we are not in the food business. We are in the People Business and we are hiring immediately for shift ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inspector Packer
  • Conitex Sonoco
  • Hickory, NC
  • Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. Wi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Specialist Quality Assurance
  • KLINGSPOR Abrasives, Inc.
  • Hickory, NC
  • Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a job that gets you to think outside the box? As a Product Specialis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Manager>
  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • Hickory, NC
  • Cold Stone Creamery - 2045 Catawba Valley Blvd Se - [Shift Supervisor] As a Shift Manager at Coldstone Creamery you will...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Manager>
  • Checkers - Rally's
  • Hickory, NC
  • Checkers - Rally's - 1304 2nd St NE [Restaurant Shift Supervisor] As a Shift Manager at Checkers-Rally's, you'll: Assist...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Advanced Quality Engineer
  • Trane Technologies
  • Davidson, NC
  • At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solut...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Geosynthetics Installation Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc
  • Hickory, NC
  • Senior Geosynthetics Installation Quality Assurance Inspector Work location - Field Reporting Location - Greenville, Sou...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hickory is a city in Catawba county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population at the 2010 census was 40,010 (primarily in Catawba County), with an estimated population in 2015 of 40,374. Hickory is the principal city in the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton MSA, in which the population at the 2010 census was 365,497 and is included as part of the Charlotte–Concord Combined Statistical Area. Hickory is located in western Catawba County at 35°44′16″N 81°19′42″W / 35.73778°N 81.32833°W / 35.73778; -81.32833 (35.737682, −81.328372), and extends westward into Burke County and Caldwell Co...
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Income Estimation for Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs
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Hickory, North Carolina area prices
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