Watts Water

Continuous Improvement Kaizen Specialist

St Pauls, NC · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with minimal supervision and be willing to attend training as needed.
Ability to work in team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects as well as self-management skills when working on smaller tasks and able to execute a daily and weekly action plan.
Ability to work with cross function teams to provide solutions quickly and efficiently to manufacturing and material handling related issues.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Associate degree or certification in engineering technology, operations, or related field.
Prior experience supporting Kaizen events or Lean improvement projects.
Exposure to KPI reporting or visual management systems.
General Applicable Company Competencies
Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Working Conditions

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world.
We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future.
Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Scope of Position
This energetic, and lean-thinking individual will be responsible for supporting lean transformation, employee engagement, and problem solving to promote a "creativity before capital" mindset.
The CI Kaizen Specialist I will partner with site leadership, and the CI team, to work through rapid experiments while supporting site transformation through LEAN processes.
This role is onsite and based in St.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
Gathers data and manages all preparatory work necessary to execute Kaizen activity.
Facilitates Kaizens.
Works with CI Technicians to apply high levels of technical creativity to construct machines, equipment, and tools that support employees to gain competitive advantage.
Apply the 3P process of "try storming" simulation to prove concepts, followed up with quickly assembling solutions that benefit the overall goals.
Trains employees across campus on continuous improvement tasks and processes including Kaizen prep work and Kaizen execution.

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