Continuous Improvement (Plant CI) Specialist

For more than 70 years MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in prep work for breakthrough value stream kaizen events including baseline data collection time observations and process mapping as assigned.

• Participate in and Facilitate Practical Problem-Solving Initiatives and Kaizen Event/Bursts/Go-gets following MasterBrand Way as needed.

• Manage Standard operations documents including creation and updating of Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) standard work packets and TPMs among other documents.

• Audit Kaizens Standard Processes Standard Work LPA and DM Boards as directed.

• Interacts with multiple layers of management in identification and resolution of any issues that may arise during standard operations creations and update.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Exhibit knowledge of the Masterbrands 4 Basics; Safe and Clean Workplace Quality at or above expectations complete on time delivery and Fashionable products at fair price

• MBS tools: Time observations 5Whys Process Mapping TPM Standard Work LSW etc.

• Knowledge of Workplace Organization and Visual Controls (6S)

• Microsoft Office experience (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

Special Skills and Abilities:

• Is a change agent that challenges existing processes that create waste and non-value-add work.

• Ability to influence motivate mentor coach and teach to get results through others.

• Self-driven/motivated and be able to manage multiple tasks (Multitask)

• Works well both as a team and as an individual

• Time management complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal direction

• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to lead multi-functional work teams to consensus.

• Strong analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.

• Must be flexible and have ability to take on broader assignments for additional development opportunities.

• Well-developed Organizational skills for managing & executing projects to expected results.

Education:

• High school or equivalent associate degree or higher preferred.

Why should you apply to MasterBrand

• $19- $24/hour for hourly positions that require no degree or special training
• Bonus Up to maximum of $2.86 per hour for every hour worked for meeting Safety quality and efficiency targets
• $2.50 per hour night shift premium if assigned to the night shift
• $400-Perfect attendance bonus opportunitiesandup to $1500 for referring other qualified candidates
• Paid time off for holidays vacation time funeral leaves
• Tuition assistance to pursue extended education (beyond high school)
• Excellent medical dental vision and prescription drug insurance at a very low cost
• Many opportunities to demonstrate potential for promotions to quality safety continuous improvement lead or supervision positions
• Full-time permanent positions that could provide for you and a family for a career time
• We recognize and we reward our employees several times throughout the month

ABOUT THE JOB:

Each day you will start your shift with an all-hands meeting to discuss production goals for the day safety and other plant matters. Together with your teammates you will manufacture or assemble cabinets or cabinet components to meet or exceed production goals while keeping ourFour Basics in Mind

Safe and Clean Workplace

Quality at or above expectations

Complete on-time delivery

Fashionable products at a fair price

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status military status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment please contact us at