Job Title: Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing)

About CPC
Colder Products Company (CPC), a Dover company, is the world’s leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. Used in a broad range of industries and applications, the innovative coupling and connection technologies from CPC are advancing markets and improving the lives of people across the world. Founded in Minnesota in 1978, CPC is headquartered in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with operations in Germany and China, sales offices in 14 countries and more than 175 distributor partners around the globe.
Job Summary:

The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist reports to the Director of Manufacturing and is responsible for improving processes in manufacturing. The primary objective is to improve product flow, quality, on-time delivery and labor utilization of manufacturing processes.
**Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Lean/CI Champion developing and improving all aspects of Lean, including 5S, information & material flow, standard work, visual workplace, poke yoke, value stream design, TPM etc
• Develops and facilitates training for lean tools throughout all levels of the organization
• Leads cross-functional teams through value stream design, current and future state
• Attends daily tier management meetings and drives problem solving at the gemba
• Involves shop floor personnel in Kaizen events and trains them in the use of CI tools
• Works with Operators, Cell Leads, & Team Leads to drive problem solving at the gemba
• Actively drives continuous improvement at the gemba and performs time studies, line balancing, cell design, waste reduction, standard work audits, 5S audits, etc.
• Leads lean projects and facilitates cross-functional teams to apply lean principles and tools both in the conference room as well as at the gemba
• Keeps current in the field of Lean/CI tools & principals utilizing internal and external education and training
• Has thorough understanding of the operation and function of machinery and automation equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Adheres to all safety regulations
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs
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• Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a Lean/CI role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience training, implementing, and using lean concepts (i.e. 5S, Kanban, SMED, TPM, OEE)
• Structured problem-solving experience (i.e. A3, PDCA, DMAIC, CAPA)
• Basic statistical knowledge and ability to apply statistics to process improvement projects
• Strong communication and people management skills
• Good general knowledge of business

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a Lean/CI role in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced trainings and certifications in lean/six sigma
• Experience managing a team of lean experts

· Experience working within and Oracle ERP environment

Travel Requirement:
Less than 5%

Why should you work for CPC**

• Join a passionate team of diverse people working together to create, manufacture and support world-class fluid connection solutions. As a CPC employee, you’ll enjoy a collaborative, diverse work environment and challenging career opportunities in a fast-growing company where you have the chance to help shape the future and share in the excitement. Recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces for multiple years, CPC offers supportive leadership, comprehensive benefits, employee events and competitive compensation.*

CPC’s comprehensive benefits program includes the following:
Health and Wellness
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• Health and wellness coverage starting on day one for you and your family
• Automatic Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible medical insurance plans
• Multiple paid time-off programs, including PTO, holidays, parental leave, volunteer days and bereavement leave

Financial*
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• 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one
• Profit Sharing options and a financial consultant
• Tuition assistance for you to continue your education, scholarship programs for children of eligible employees and on-site training and education events
• Referral bonuses for connecting friends and family to job openings
• Employee loyalty and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Culture and Community*
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• Access to in-person and online advisors and education for wellness and financial health support
• A co-op and intern program in partnership with the University of Minnesota
• Support of local community groups, as well as donation matching, on-site blood drives, and more
• Multiple committees including a FUN and Diversity and Inclusion committee

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This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities or duties. CPC reserves the right to amend to meet legal, business and organizational requirements as necessary.__
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Job Type: Full-time

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