Oregon Tool, Inc. Hiring for Continuous Improvement Analyst at Portland, Oregon Full Time

Continuous Improvement Analyst

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Date:Mar 18, 2022

Location: Portland, OR, United States

Company: Oregon Tool

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all our Team Members, Oregon Tool is requiring that all new hires have started their vaccination process or are already fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of work.

At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. Oregon Tool invites and encourages applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support for the CI program, ranging from preparation analytics to gauging success of CI activities. The CI Analyst will coordinate with coworkers to perform follow-up activities post improvement closure to ensure that expected results are maintained.

Location: Portland, OR

Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities, other duties may be assigned as business needs determine:

• Continuous Improvement Analysis

• Participate in CI activities, Kaizen events, etc. determining level of analytical support necessary to achieve objectives. Assist in setting scope and objectives for each event.

• Communication and leverage finance support as needed.

• Analyze pre-activity data / trends and perform post event audits.

• Provide proactive communication regarding project impacts and alert team members where unexpected results occur.

• Evaluate opportunities for improvement, identifying potential impacts using data collection and observation methods.

• Administer employee suggestion program.

• Assist in preparation and planning report outs and best practice sharing documentation.

• Assist in the development of the continuous improvement training program.

  Education:

• Bachelor of Science preferred.

  Knowledge & Experience:

• 3 or more years’ experience in a high volume, repetitive manufacturing environment.

• Experience using analytics as a tool for directional improvement.

• Experience working with Lean, Continuous Improvement and 6S projects.

  Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills.

• Solves problems analytically, searching out relevant information and gauging its importance when making decisions.

• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional, and quality manner

• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms

• Creative thinker

• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed

• Set a good example of personal integrity

• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes

• Take initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organization performance

• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to achieve goals

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data management software (SAP preferred)

  Availability:

• Available to work on site as required by job

  Featured Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 

• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service

• Global company with small company feel 

• Casual work attire 

• Onsite Fitness center

• Public Transit access

• $100 Amazon Gift Card for COVID-19 vaccinated team members

• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)

  About Oregon Tool  

  At Oregon Tool, we are a passionate group of people dedicated to a spirit of innovation and outside the box thinking to create the world’s most efficient cutting tools and products. We believe in inspiring, listening, learning, and rolling up our sleeves to “get to work” together. Our purpose goes beyond the products we make. We are devoted to positively impacting people, communities, and landscapes around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and implementing sustainable practices to help reverse the impacts of the global climate crisis. We are built on a pioneering spirit and believe in leading with humility, global stewardship, and owning it day in and day out. We know what it takes to get the job done, and we know our people is the way it happens. 

  Come grow with us and help us be #SharperTogether  

  At Oregon Tool it is our responsibility to help maintain the health and safety of our team members and the communities we operate within. We’re taking a people first approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, and by following best practice guidelines we’re in the process of thoughtfully operating each of our locations. 

  Oregon Tool will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. It is the policy of Oregon Tool to provide equal employment to all qualified persons without discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under law. 

  During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information) (collectively, “Sensitive Information”). If you submit any Sensitive Information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.