Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our products? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you. 

Grundfos is seeking a Continuous Improvement Associate Specialist. This position reports directly to the Engineering Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Fresno, CA facility. 

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

Your main responsibilities: 

• Work closely with direct manager and functional leadership to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives resulting in reduction of process waste.
• Meet with functional stakeholders to understand respective process requirements and map processes ensuring all department interactions are clearly identified.
• Facilitate systematic problem solving, implementing solutions to solve root-cause problems.
• Develop and document key hand-offs between functional areas and ensure all departments have all key internal processes documented.
• Utilize lean tools and principles including value stream maps, kaizen events and 5s reviews.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and facilitate cross-functional improvement teams with the objective of implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Promote the growth of continuous improvement capabilities across the business.
• Utilize knowledge of customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis and determine the best methodology to resolve defects or issues.
• Conduct basic statistical analysis and support improvement efforts based on results. Analyze processes to identify areas of improvement and provide appropriate analytics to facilitate business effort prioritization.
• Document procedure and process flow.
• Assist with development of strategies for process improvements and evaluate the impact of such changes while actively participating in root cause analysis and process improvement efforts.
• Manage Kaizens development and execution.
• Report regularly to Plant Director and division Continuous Improvement on improvement initiatives.  

Your background: 

We imagine that you have: 

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem resolution and decision-making skills.  
• A minimum of 0-3 years of relevant work experience within manufacturing and/or production.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work in a high volume, deadline oriented collaborative environment.
• Some exposure of theoretical understanding of Lean tools and techniques.
• Ability to work within a manufacturing environment and contribute to business processes within Continuous Improvement or other relevant areas.
• The ability to operate daily out of the Fresno, CA facility.

In Fresno, CA the annual salary range for this position is $69,065-$80,000.   Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Fresno, CA.

What’s in it for you? 

Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values. 

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

• If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to or offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues.
• On top of it, flexible working hours; 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year. 
•  Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program. 
• Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs. 
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. 
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. 

Do you want to learn more? 

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact the recruiter, Andrea Micovic at amicovic@grundfos.com.

 If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”. 

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We look forward to hearing from you.