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▷ (25 / 09 / 2025) Continuous Improvement Engineer...

ColoplastCali, CO

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Descripción del trabajo

Overview

This is a permanent position to work in our Cartago site, located in Zona Franca La Lima. Medical insurance, association, gym, cafeteria subsidy, free transportation and other, are part of our benefits package.

Job Function Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for initiating, leading and following-up improvements related to production and administrative processes by utilizing lean manufacturing & continuous improvement techniques. The Continuous Improvement Engineer collaborates with the Value Stream Manager to drive continuous improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. This role leads 6S initiatives, hosts Kaizen events, standardizes processes, and implements metrics to track improvements and cost reductions.

Major Areas of Accountability / Responsibilities

Working closely with the Value Stream Manager on continuous improvements by using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Responsibility for initiation, leading, implementation and follow-up on continuous improvement projects
Lead the 6S initiative to ensure a strong foundation for stable manufacturing and improvements
Host Kaizen improvement events, Value Stream Mapping, and other Continuous improvement activities ensuring projects are done according to budget and timelines
Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of metrics and best practices
Assist in setting annual operational targets and drive improvements to achieve those targets
Develop / implement metrics supporting lean manufacturing philosophy to track process improvements and cost reductions
Establishing and improving layout, both at macro and micro levels, which is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process
Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system of Rapid Improvements Events
Organizing training, creating training materials / process documentations
Other duties as required and assigned by the direct supervisor, or the General Manager

Responsible for

Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given

Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines

Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system

Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position

Support the positive EHS culture.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial Engineer, Materials, Electromechanical, Administration or related

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Power BI, Power App.

Prefer Qualifications

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus

Experience in the medical device industry is a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have strong problem-solving skills and a desire to create solutions

Must be efficient and effective in time, quality, and cost management

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proven experience working on a cross-functional team with strong ability to influence / motivate others to achieve results

Must have demonstrated and effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables

Proficient in statistical analysis of processes and understands how and when to apply them based on the situation and specific needs

Moderation and training skills

Reliable and flexible in work

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Improvement Engineer • Cali, CO