Posted on: Jul.3.2021
Auto req ID: 10649
Title: CI Specialist
Job Function: Continuous Improvement and Quality
Location: KAPHAEM
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships windshields, composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a CI Specialist.
Job Summary
Leads teams in the design and implementation of critical projects of cross-functional or cross-site impact which deliver targeted business results to support functional strategies. Improves processes, drives customer satisfaction, increases productivity, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Leads cross functional and cross site teams through influence; provides guidance, direction, and support to others. Demonstrates leadership in managing complex, integrated projects that cross multiple organizational functions. Acts as an ambassador and leader in contributing to the development of a continuous improvement culture and mindset.
Job Responsibilities
-Provide solutions to problems using both creative processes and analytical methods.
-Demonstrate the organizational skills to develop an integrated change plan and influence the organization to embrace the proposed changes and ensure sustainability
-Works with the functional leaders to identify opportunities for improvement
-Acts as the project manager on critical projects of cross-functional or cross-site impact
-Leads and facilitates process improvement teams as required
-Provides the technical resource to the functional areas on appropriate application of methodology and tools
-Receives input from various sources and works to assure appropriate methods are in place to improve targeted metrics
Education Specifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical or Business Preferred
Experience Requirements
Required:
-Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
-Demonstrated experience with working independently in thoroughly analyzing data and influencing leadership to make decisions and to take actions
-Hands on experience in leading projects with cross-functional teams to improve business performance and maintain sustainability
-Working knowledge with lean manufacturing methodology, quality issues, and problem solving
Preferred:
-One of the following: Certification or Certificate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (minimum Yellow Belt), and/or -Project Management (H-D PMX or equivalent)
We offer
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from.
Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance