InProduction
Continuous Improvement Specialist
2w ago
USAMiddleRemotekaizenlean principlesproject managementmicrosoft office 365process improvementcommunicationvalue stream mappingstandard work instructions
InProduction is the largest provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the United States events industry. The Continuous Improvement Specialist role drives a continuous improvement culture through process standards, Kaizen events, and operational support.
About the company
- The InProduction team has spent the better part of the last decade combining the best seating and staging companies into a one-stop shop for most of what is needed to produce an event.
- InProduction is the largest provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the United States events industry.
- The Company is backed by ZMC, a leading private equity firm experienced in media and communications enterprises, founded in 2001.
- ZMC focuses on operational value creation and collaborates with management teams to actively add value to portfolio companies.
- InProduction offers a rewarding career with huge growth potential in a fast paced and exciting environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross functional departments on operational processes.
- Document Standard Work Instructions.
- Maintain and monitor process standard revisions and communicate updates to the impacted parties.
- Create Process Maps and Value Stream Maps.
- Help maintain Process Documentation Templates, Standard Work Instructions and Process Documentation Repository System.
- Prepare documentation, A3 worksheet and preparation checklist for Kaizen events.
- Prepare and extract operational and financial data to set process metrics.
- Assist in facilitating and participating in Kaizen events to drive process standards and improvements.
- Assist in developing a rollout project plan and timeline for new processes.
- Follow up with relevant stakeholders before and after Kaizen event to ensure process alignment.
- Support development of quarterly continuous improvement objectives and lean events.
- Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects to drive operational improvements.
- Support presenting key initiatives and projects to operation leadership team.
- Support internal audits to ensure process compliances.
- Support Cross Functional team by teaching and coaching Lean Principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of Project Management, Operations, Quality or Continuous Improvement experiences.
- Preferred experience in construction or equipment rental industry.
Conditions
- Work is primarily done in office or remote.
- The position will require a limited amount of travel (20% to 30%).
- Will need to travel to outdoor worksites as needed.
- Full-time salaried exempt $65k-$80k.
- Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Vacation; Paid Holidays; Floating holiday; 401 K Match; Tuition Reimbursement.