Entry-Level Continuous Improvement Specialist

Company: CIRCOR International, Inc
Location: Monroe
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Specialist, Continuous ImprovementBUSINESS: - -Industrial Pumps NALOCATION: - -Monroe, NCDIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Manager - Continuous ImprovementFUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Continuous ImprovementCIRCOR International (NYSE: CIR) is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers' most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,200 employees and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit the Company's investor relations website at -About CIRCOR IndustrialCIRCOR Industrial delivers a wide range of highly engineered valve, pump and system solutions that are designed, manufactured, marketed and supported by best-in-class, historically significant product brands. We are the market leader and #1 global provider of positive displacement pumps and specialty centrifugal pumps from trusted brands, Allweiler, Houttuin, IMO, Tushaco, Warren and Zenith. We are a global leader in highly engineered valve and flow control products from trusted brands including CPC Cryolab, R.G. Laurence, Leslie Controls, Pipeline Engineering, Rockwood Swendeman, RTK, and Schroedahl.About our facility in Monroe, NC - An ISO 9001-approved quality management system oversees production of high performance industrial three-screw pumps and three-screw pumps for Naval combat and support ships. This plant includes research and development. A fabrication facility is an integral part of the operation and uses qualified welders and weld procedures.CIRCOR offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package most of which are effective Day 1 of employment. These include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, company-paid life and disability, paid vacation, and paid holidays.POSITION DETAILSPosition SummaryEntry-level, Continuous Improvement SpecialistThis role will serve as a facilitator of the CIRCOR Operating System (COS) to support sustainable continuous improvement across our business operations. - - It will work with cross functional teams to meet improvement targets and annual business objectives while serving as a key resource for educating associates and building their continuous improvement capabilities. -Main Responsibilities & Activities -Trains associates in CIRCOR Operating System (COS) methodology and application

• Supports strategic planning initiatives, business plan deployment, and strategic goal & objective creation to ensure high impact opportunities for lean processes are identified
• Leads project teams and executes projects aligned to critical business priorities
• Facilitates & leads Kaizen events using the CIRCOR Operating System (COS)
• Drives standardization and continuous improvement of CIRCOR Operating System (COS)/ CI principles, tools, and practices
• Promotes a Continuous Learning environment.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS -Key Competencies
  • Proactive
  • Confident and motivated to act/biased toward action
  • Ability to influence and work well with all functions of the organization
  • Experience facilitating and/or leading teams
  • Project management skills
  • Strong math skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio & CAD software a plusEducation
    • B.S. / B.A. degree (Engineering or Technical preferred)
    • Up to 2 years of continuous improvement experience/internships in a manufacturing environment
    • Green Belt certification preferredCIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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