Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

ONE WESTFALL

Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

ALL IN.

This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.

We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.

Job Description

Title: Site Continuous Improvement (Riverside)

Position: Full Time | Non-Exempt

Location: Riverside

Manager: No

Reports to: Operations Manager

• Monday- Friday 8-5pm (Flexible 8 hr. shift) $25/hr-$30/hr. D.E.O*******
  
  

Summary Of Role

Lead and implement continuous improvement (CI) culture throughout the organization while being responsible for the identification, prioritization, and implementation of CI projects and training. Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of a team- based servant leadership approach, strong technical knowledge, and proper use of continuous improvement tools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and safety awareness within their area of responsibility.
• Assist in production operations to drive improvement in manufacturing efficiencies by the implementation of continuous improvement techniques.
• Monitor and update Lean Portal as required.
• Drive the processes standardization and implementation of metrics and best practices from other sites.
• Under the guidance from the Managing Director and working with other members of the Westfall CI Team chartering new continuous improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, cycle times, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap reduction, labor reduction, automation projects, system improvements.
• Fairly and consistently adhere to all Company and Plant procedures, work rules and guidelines.
• Work with Operations to build training content and organize training sessions as needed.
• Communicate methods, changes, scheduling, etc. as appropriate and required cross-functionally throughout the organization.
• May be required to support the operation outside of assigned shift hours or on weekends as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Training or Green Belt preferred. Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives a plus.
• Must have technical skills in processing, Molding, automation and/or machines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization. Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment, calm under pressure and flexibility to direct work force and adapt to changing schedules as appropriate.
• Strong computer skills a plus (IQMS and MS Office Suite).
• Knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift to 25 lbs. when necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work well with others, one on one, remote, via video and phone.
• Ability to work independently.