Engineer, Continuous Improvement

About Us:

Working with Visionworks you'll make a big impact on associate and patient experiences and help us change the way eyes are cared for in the vision care industry. We offer growth opportunities, on the job training and certification programs. It's a big opportunity, and by "big", we mean we served over 3.5 million customers last year, and we process 1 million products per week. Our two facilities (both 120,000+ Square Feet) employ over 900 individuals, working together to manufacture, distribute, and assemble raw lenses and eyeglasses we sell in our stores.

Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we're looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $60,845.70- $81,127.61 per hour

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

The Role:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer business process improvement initiatives which ensure the organization meets its customer satisfaction and cost reduction goals. They will also be responsible for teaching a wide range of core Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools in both formal and informal settings. This will include hands-on training of management and front-line employees in methods for reducing variation and measurement error. The CI Engineer will also be part of a team that conducts lean events for large-scale manufacturing improvement projects in addition to driving enterprise initiatives as needed.

Job Specifications:

• Promotes and assists in the development of the continuous improvement culture within the laboratory network operation
• Ensures the product and process improvement aligns with internal requirements, customer expectations, and ensures alignment with industry standards
• Develops processes and procedures and simplifies complex processes to assist the organization in achieving corporate goals
• Proactively identifies areas to enable the organization's shift toward process intervention
• Oversees the implementation and effective deployment of continuous improvement process and procedure changes
• Establish measurable metrics to integrate Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma methodologies with business drivers
• Promotes standardization of operational excellence within the business units
• Prepares and controls Continuous Improvement related budgets and expenses

Qualifications:

• 4+ years' experience in training on a wide range of core Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, and SPC tools in both formal and informal settings for all levels of employees
• In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principle and tools with the ability to implement these tools
• 6 Sigma Black Belt certified and a practitioner preferred
• Superior knowledge of operations processes, mechanical engineering, data analysis, interpretation, and CI principles
• Demonstrated experience in training on a wide range of core Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, and SPC tools in both formal and informal settings for all levels of employees
• Working knowledge of process improvement and problem-solving techniques
• Exceptional customer and industry interface skills
• Ability to gather and understand resource information from a variety of sources, including interviews, research, and reports Experience using Manufacturing modeling and simulation software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 7 and later, Office 365, and Minitab applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster cooperation amongst business partners and coordinate internal as well as external resource/workload

What we offer!

At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts -including but not limited to;

• Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers
• And more!

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

As a regular part of doing business, Visionworks collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees. Visionworks employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company's Privacy & Security Training Program.

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.