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ATI Continuous Improvement Leader in Irvine, California
Position : Continuous Improvement Leader
Location : Irvine, CA
Requisition ID: : 24-3313
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ATI is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our facility located in Irvine, CA. The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for facilitating and assisting efforts to continually improve and standardize business processes, identifying and implementing best practices, establishing metrics on the shop floor, and standardizing and assisting with training at all levels of the organization within Irvine Operations. The Continuous Improvement Leader works with all employees in addressing opportunities for continuous improvement and will be expected to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing to improve processes, product quality, and employee knowledge.
Essential Functions:
Work with plant leadership to achieve all established business objectives by driving Continuous Improvement, improving quality performance, eliminating process waste, improve process efficiency and increasing the skills and engagement with all employees.
Employee project management skills to track, oversee, and communicate to all levels of the organization all continuous improvement projects.
Champion, mentor, and facilitate the task standardization processes.
Integrate leadership skills with Lean Manufacturing principals and expertise to guide and train employees at all levels of the organization in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
Develop standards for all aspects of an operation: operator training, incoming material requirements, process parameters, process supplies, equipment condition, task performance, and final product quality requirements.
With input from employees and managers, assist in the identification and implementation of the best practice for each operation or process.
Ensure that appropriate and adequate training of personnel is conducted and maintained.
Identify and eliminate waste in processes and practices.
Facilitate 5S events and train employees regarding the benefits of an organized work space.
Facilitate Kaizen events and train employees regarding the benefits of a standardized and disciplined approach to the job.
Audit operations and processes for strict adherence to standard practices.
Assist in the resolution of production, equipment, and system problems, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Assist in the development and revision of standard work.
Assist or lead training sessions for all levels of company employees.
Benchmark against other internal and external companies.
Basic Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline
A minimum of 5 year of experience in an industrial setting
Essential Skills
Strong knowledge of and experience with project management and implementation of LEAN principles
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects to completion
Proven ability to work well in a team environment and demonstrated leadership qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to teach others
Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word) and Internet applications
Pay Range: $84,590 - $135,190
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
A top 401K plan, including company match
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
15- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, along with 11 paid holidays
Performance bonus
Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
Status
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Onsite