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Job DescriptionHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
You will improve processes by finding safer, better, easier and faster ways to work while helping teams reduce waste and solve problems on the job.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
· Lead the implementation of the overall continuous improvement initiative.
· Assure results are achieved and status is reported to proper personnel. Establish, propose, and maintain ergonomic, safety, quality, material savings, and labor savings projects.
· Lead teams and events focused on continuous improvement projects.
· Utilize corporate resources as necessary.
· Implement solutions, document results, and report to leadership team.
· Generate excitement, team work, and creativity.
· Engage all levels of the organization in the continuous improvement process
· Knowledge of production techniques, quality control procedures, paper flow, order flow.
· Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of plant operations.
· Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
· Practical knowledge of computers and AutoCAD.
· Must maintain confidentiality on all matters.
· Keep records of work completed.
· Must abide by all Larson policies.
· Must be courteous and maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and co-workers.
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· CI/Lean Experience: (0-2 years)
· High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
· Awareness of most lean concepts.
· Lean/Six Sigma Belt Level : (None/Yellow)
· Kaizen Events Led: (0-7)
· Lean Events Led: (0-15)
· Lean Events Participation: (0-25)
· Other Certifications: (0-5)
Additional InformationBENEFITS
All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401KScholarship program for children of employeesAnnual merit and incentive programsCharitable gift matchingCulture committed to work-life balance with flexible work optionsAssociate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands ProductsFortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.
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