Drive operational excellence by analyzing workflows, implementing Lean solutions, and optimizing manufacturing efficiency for a leading industrial manufacturer in Richmond, IN. This hands-on role gives you the opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives, cut production costs, and directly impact overall plant performance.
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What's in it for You?
Competitive Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate of $45.00/hr.
Standard Schedule: Enjoy a consistent daytime shift, working Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm.
On-Site Impact: Work directly on the production floor where your optimizations deliver immediate, measurable results.
Responsibilities:
Analyze & Improve: Evaluate production and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies, increase throughput, and boost profitability.
Design & Implement: Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to optimize workflows and facility layouts.
Measure & Standardize: Conduct time studies, work measurements, and capacity analyses to build standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Collaborate & Train: Partner with cross-functional teams in operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain while training staff on updated continuous improvement practices.
Track & Report: Monitor core performance metrics?including OEE, cycle times, labor efficiency, and scrap reduction?to perform cost-benefit analyses for plant leadership.
Automate & Optimize: Assess equipment utilization and recommend modern automation solutions to maximize overall equipment effectiveness.
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills:
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Software Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and database querying (SQL).
Design & Simulation: Proficiency with AutoCAD, facility layout software, or simulation modeling tools (Arena, Simio, FlexSim).
Advanced Analytics: Familiarity with statistical software programs such as Minitab or visualization tools like Power BI/Tableau.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
Methodology: Strong foundational knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, including root cause analysis and value stream mapping.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, statistical analysis, process mapping, and data visualization tools.
Core Abilities: Proven track record in time studies, facility layout optimization, and project management combined with excellent cross-functional teamwork skills.
If you are interested click APPLY now! Send your resume to jenniferspitz@spherion.com for immediate consideration!
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).