Job description

SENIOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

The Opportunity:
Rio Grande is hiring an experienced Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Continuous Improvement Team. Working within our collaborative and high energy environment, you will use your extensive continuous improvement and project management skills in completing high visibility, functional and strategic improvement projects. You will collaborate with our Business Directors, Team Leaders and Associates to develop project plans. You will execute those plans in a way that ensures team engagement while communicating progress and effectively navigating obstacles to ensure risks are mitigated as you deliver completed projects on time and on budget. You will learn from, and share your knowledge with, your fellow Continuous Improvement team members. You will work within Rio’s principles of respect, responsibility and results while maintaining a healthy work life balance. You will have the opportunity to have a high visibility, positive business impact.
What You'll Do:

• **Engage others in your passion for continuous improvement.
• Be practical, action-oriented, collaborative, and enjoyable to work with.
• Work on a wide-variety of high-impact projects using best-practice project management, Six Sigma and Lean tools.

Work collaboratively with all project stakeholders to create clearly defined project goals and, as both project leader and individual contributor, successfully execute your projects.

• Regularly report project status to internal customers and the Executive Director team.
• Use your extensive analytical skills to evaluate data to tell a cohesive story of “what’s happening.” Identify gaps in current processes and recommend changes that result in more efficient and accurate ways of accomplishing the work.
• Work with our Associate Resource Development (ARD) team to develop process improvement training based on the practical application of Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Learn from, and share your knowledge with, your Continuous Improvement team members.

What You'll Need:

• **Strong cultural acumen capable of engaging associates to achieve project goals while ensuring they feel heard and energized by their involvement in the project.
• Ability to effectively develop trust and foster highly effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Continuous learner willing to participate in ongoing self-study and pursue further project management, process improvement and business education/certifications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex problems into a clear story with pragmatic solutions.
• Strong bias to action
• Seeing mistakes as learning opportunities
• Constructive feedback aimed at learning and improving
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from ASQ/IASSC or Project Management Professional from Project Management Institute are desirable, however at least 5 years of demonstrated success in the practical application of these skills to bring about positive, high-impact business results are what we’re after.

DEIB Statement:
Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.
The Reward:
Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package that includes a medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (2021 associate-only premium is $98.00 a month and includes medical, dental and vision); company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and telemedicine; optional life insurance, short-term disability and flexible spending account; time off benefits after 90 days (up to three weeks annually), which increases with tenure; tuition reimbursement; bereavement leave; employee discounts; 401(k) matching program and more! Rio Grande provides competitive compensation, which includes an opportunity to share in the profits.
Our associates strive for joint-accountability—working together for the success of our stakeholders—and we provide a thoughtful, fun and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within.
The Company:
Established in 1944, Rio Grande (a Berkshire-Hathaway Company) is one of New Mexico's most stable, yet fastest growing manufacturer/distributors, with thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our 15 guiding Principles on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment.
Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility (thus covered parking for everyone!), Rio Grande maintains sales, marketing, supply chain and administrative offices; a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 SKUs; and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die, and electronics/mechanical assembly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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