Job Description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is current looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist at our Cudahy, WI location. The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for assisting and facilitating efforts to continually improve and standardize business processes, identify and implement best practices, and establish metrics on the shop floor. As a successful Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will work with both bargaining unit and administrative employees in addressing opportunities for continuous improvement and will be expected to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing to improve processes, product quality, and employee knowledge.

Summary

• Champion, mentor, and facilitate the task standardization processes.
• Communicate and support the ATI strategic vision, principals, and annual objectives across the organization ensuring course correction and alignment is continuously taking place.
• Integrate leadership skills with Lean Manufacturing principals and expertise to guide and train employees at all levels of the organization in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Develop standards for all aspects of an operation: operator training, incoming material requirements, process parameters, process supplies, equipment condition, task performance, and final product quality requirements.
• With input from employees and managers, assist in the identification and implementation of the best practice for each operation or process.
• Ensure that appropriate and adequate training of personnel is conducted and maintained.
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes and practices.
• Facilitate 5S events and train employees regarding the benefits of an organized workspace.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and train employees regarding the benefits of a standardized and disciplined approach to the job.
• Audit operations and processes for strict adherence to standard practices.
• Assist in the resolution of production, equipment, and system problems, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in the revision and development of standard work.
• Benchmark against other internal and external companies.

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in an industrial setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of utilizing lean 6 Sigma methodologies and practices

Essential skills

• Demonstrated ability to be a potential leader
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with all levels of the organization

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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