Job Title:
Senior Specialist, Continuous ImprovementJob Description:
The Role:
The Entegris site in Colorado Springs is seeking a Continuous Improvement Senior Specialist to join our team.
This position will provide support for Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts and coaching for site Leadership and Employees in their pursuit of the Entegris PACE Values. This individual will help the business develop improvements to strategy, policy deployment, standard work and best practices using recognized Continuous Improvement Tools.
What You'll Do:
Contribute to definition of the program parameters
Identify areas of improvement
Implement deployment plans for continuous-improvement programs
Evaluate performance of the improvements
Maintain continuous improvement project tracking system
Continuously review factory and office compliance with 5S standards
Maintain various continuous improvement communication formats
Recommend and implement optimal solutions
Drafts documents and reports
Project management, including coordinating internal and external resources, development and adherence to timelines and project reporting
Provide technical assistance and support to our customers on an as needed basis. May include travel to customer sites, teleconferences, etc.
Coordinate with Quality to ensure proper maintenance of work instructions, FMEAs, control plans and other documentation as required.
Ensure that ISO documentation (procedures, work instructions, etc.) are up to date for all engineering and maintenance systems
Review and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace according to in-house requirements to optimize production’s efficiency and effectiveness
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, work instructions, control plans and related information to improve manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
Study operations sequence, human work factors, material flow, project information and related information to reduce waste
Study productivity, to compare daily actual vs. standard output, identify processes bottleneck and recommend methods for productivity improvement
What We Seek:
Demonstrated background in Lean Manufacturing required.
Strong problem analysis/solving skills as well as verbal and written communication skills are highly desired
Experience establishing continuous improvement programs and objectives
3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience
Solid understanding of applicable regulations, safety protocols, manufacturing tolerances and related data
Professional certification, either in Six Sigma or in a related process-improvement skill desired
Effective project management skills
Solid understanding of statistics and application to manufacturing processes including statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), statistical hypothesis testing.
Ability to identify and define problems, apply root-cause analysis techniques, and execute a resolution plan
Follow through the entire problem-solving process by reporting and documenting the outcome.
Understanding of PLC and process control principles
Hands-on knowledge of basic drafting principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing support systems and processes (Kan Ban, maintenance, CAD, change control, ISO, etc.)
Fluency in AutoCAD and MS Office suite
Familiarity with MS Access or SQL databases
WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $86,000 - $108,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Annual Bonus Eligible
A progressive (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Education assistance to support your learning journey
Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.
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