Continuous Improvement Engineer

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide product range including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, the famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. The primary result expected from the Continuous Improvement Engineer is to assist in the development and implementation of the continuous improvement/lean vision for the organization by coaching, mentoring, and leading teams to establish a culture of continuous improvement across the organization; ensuring adherence to the principles of lean manufacturing, and planning & facilitating strategic plans across multiple plant locations.

Tasks Profile: Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following: Assist in the planning and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies to achieve overarching global business strategy. Coordinate lean manufacturing events/activities (i.e., kaizen/continuous improvement, value stream mapping, statistical problem solving, etc.)

as required, including the planning of events and resources, training and leading teams, achieving event objectives, and documenting performance. Provide leadership in continuous improvement efforts to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to eradicate production losses. Coach & mentor operations’ team, including staff, supervisors, and crew leads on continuous improvement methods & processes to establish a culture where tools and methods are utilized in a standard way to deliver improvements.

Develop lean leadership within local operations’ team to enable them to lead and execute their own lean activities within the plant according to the business strategy. Transition ownership of completed projects to the local operations’ team, and support sustaining activities to ensure results are maintained. Maintain positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively, and to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities.

Responsibilities/Expectations: Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person. Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality. Learn all manual tasks performed within the department. Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.

Treat people with dignity and respect. Conduct all business with integrity. Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities. Follow all safety procedures and company policies. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday

• Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Targeted Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 Work Location: In person From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.