Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $64,000 - $74,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Facilitator will lead, train, and coach teams to identify and implement process improvements using LEAN methodologies and tools. The Continuous Improvement Facilitator will develop, organize, and manage necessary LEAN methodology training materials. This individual will have input in numerous areas of the business including warehouse support through production assembly to support the overall plant objectives.

1. Facilitate continuous improvement events and develop necessary training materials.
2. Ongoing recommendations, support, and implementation of plans for improved safety, quality, delivery and cost.
3. Assist in improving business processes by utilizing continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
4. Work with cross functional teams on completion of department projects.
5. Regularly interacting and providing insight and influence at all levels of the business in leading and encouraging continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the ongoing development of a plant wide continuous improvement culture. Lead project to drive employee engagement, increase organizational capabilities and develop a change culture.
• Facilitate continuous improvement events and trainings.
• Facilitate problem solving within departments and cross functionally.
• Contribute to the definition, development, and implementation of LEAN manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide expertise in waste reduction, LEAN concepts, value stream mapping and cost improvement methods.
• Develop relevant training and coaching to ensure employees are properly educated regarding waste reduction, process improvements and cost reduction.
• Coordinate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, and on-the-job coaching.
• Conduct gap assessments to identify knowledge gaps in LEAN methodologies that need development within the organization.
• Take the lead in analyzing the need for new process development to meet company needs.
• Identify opportunities to drive out waste and improve profitability and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with finance department to ensure improvements are being tracked, monitored, and achieving financial improvements stated into original scope of projects.
• Recommend, support, and implement improvements, modifications, or additions that will improve work processes.
• Prepare justification for capital expenditures.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (equivalent work experience will be considered).
• 3-5 years working in LEAN environment.
• Lean certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated motivational, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead continuous improvement events, meetings, and trainings effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change in a way that positively impacts overall department and company performance.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must excel at working in a team environment with a high level of people/interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cross functionally drive results.