Remote Continuous Process Improvement Jobs in Chicago, IL

The InProduction team has spent the better part of the last decade combining the best seating and staging companies into a one-stop shop for most of what is needed to produce an event. Starting with SGA Production Services, we added and integrated T&B Equipment, CommuniLux Productions, Nussli U.S., and Seating Solutions to become today’s InProduction. These acquisitions have allowed InProduction to evolve into the largest provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production for the United States events industry. Central are our people.

The Company is backed by ZMC. ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest in, and manage, a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies.

As an InProduction employee you are central to our sustained growth and success. We offer a rewarding career in a fast paced and exciting environment. Our employees demonstrate our core values in safety and quality every day while working to provide top notch service to our client partners. Whether working in the field, yard, warehouse, or office, InProduction offers a future with huge growth potential.

As an InProduction Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will influence and drive continuous improvement culture throughout the company by setting and documenting process standards. This role collaborates with cross-function teams to identify opportunities to improve processes, document and share best practices and support training of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles such as Standard Work and Kaizen.

Come join us! Check out our web page https://inproduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Process Standards

• Collaborate with cross functional departments on operational process
• Document Standard Work Instructions
• Maintain and Monitor process standard revisions and communicate updates to the impacted parties
• Create Process Maps and Value Stream Maps
• Help maintain Process Documentation Templates, Standard Work Instructions and Process Documentation Repository System

Kaizen Events

• Prepare documentation, A3 worksheet and preparation checklist for Kaizen events
• Prepare and extract operational and financial data to set process metrics
• Assist in facilitating and participating in Kaizen events to drive process standards and improvements
• Assist in developing a rollout project plan and timeline for new processes
• Follow up for relevant stakeholders before and after Kaizen event to ensure process alignment

Operational and Management Support

• Support the development of quarterly continuous improvement objectives and lean events
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects to drive operational improvements
• Support presenting key initiatives and project to operation leadership team
• Support Internal audits to ensure process compliances
• Support Cross Functional team by teaching and coaching Lean Principles
• Other duties as assigned

​ Work Skills and Behaviors

• General knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles
• Passion for Continuous Improvement to meet and exceed both internal and external customer expectations
• Openness to new ideas, out of the box solutions with a growth mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements
• Ability to influence process changes in a cross-functional team setting
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Visio
• Comfortable participating and / or facilitating Kaizen events
• Comfortable in leading Continuous Improvement operational projects.
• Accountability for our actions, Quality of our products, Safety of our employees and Service to our customers

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Project Management, Operations, Quality or Continuous Improvement experiences
• Preferred experience in construction, or equipment rental industry.

Requirements

Travel Requirements and Work Environment

• Work is primarily done in office or remote.
• The position will require a limited amount of travel (20% to 30%)
• Will need to travel to outdoor worksites as needed.

Compensation: Full-time salaried exempt $ 65 k- $80 K.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Floating holiday
• 401 K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement