Continuous Improvement Specialist - Gulf Branches

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Location:

• Provides support to the Crown Gulf Region.

Responsibilities:

• Study existing branch business software to identify enhancement opportunities
• Present, facilitate, and lead continuous improvement activities
• Partner with branch process owners and ensure appropriate participation and support
• Provide event follow-up and monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation
• Develop reports of overall Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate knowledge transfer across branches and departments
• Provide training, leadership, and team building skills, and subject matter expertise and delivery of continuous improvement
• Assist in coordinating an enterprise software implementation plan and schedule for newly acquired branches
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, preferably a technical degree, or equivalent experience
• Branch business process knowledge required.
• Previous subject matter expert in 5S, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, six sigma problem solving, and training strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, presentation, and time management skills
• Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation and ability to work in a team environment and lead team activities
• Microsoft Office experience
• Valid driver's license, good driving record

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled