Process Improvement Specialist

Company: Road Machinery LLC.
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

*Process Improvement Specialist**Who We Are*At Road Machinery, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Road Machinery is absolutely critical to its success and we're always looking for smart, engaging, creative and dynamic people who want to join a team where they matter.Our goal is to exceed a client's total expectation when they arrive at our dealership, so we realize we must first provide that level of investment to our employees through continual training, career development and opportunities for growth. Your professional development is one of our top priorities. That's why we're proud to offer our staff members with a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation plans, and abounding avenues to grow your career with us!*What We Offer** Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* 401(k) Savings Plan* Paid Vacation* Paid Company Holidays* Paid Training including Online, In-House, and Off-Site Training* Ongoing Professional Development* Employee Discounts* Family-Friendly and Inclusive Culture* Career Advancement Opportunities* Career Growth and Internal Promotions* Custom and Competitive Wage Plans* Long-Term Job Security*JOB DESCRIPTION: *Evaluates work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiency of company functions by performing the following duties. - Gathers information to evaluate current work processes to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration - Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company. - Applies various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs. - Instructs others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management - Develops and coordinates programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement. - Facilitates employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results of the respective teams' tasks. - Other duties may be assigned.*Competencies: * - Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researchesdata; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. - Design Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts andinformation into images; Uses feedback to modifydesigns; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. - Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. - Project Management Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. - Technical Skills Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuouslybuild knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. - Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views - Change Management Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively - Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. - Cost Consciousness Works within approved budget; Develops and implementscost saving measures - Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time - Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. - Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines*Education and/or Experience* - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or four to ten years related experience in the apparatus repair industry or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.*Physical Demands* - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. - occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.*Work Environment* - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat; riskof electrical shock and vibration. - The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,444.00 $53,975.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shiftSupplemental pay types:* Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:* Phoenix, AZ 85034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: One location

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