Support the completion of equipment and facility enhancements to promote safety, quality, and cost/service improvements by developing tooling, fixtures, gauging, instructional aids, improved layouts, etc. As a project leader, develop a complete project plan including resources, costs, benefits and schedule; assume full responsibility for all aspects of the project to ensure it meets goals and schedule; communicate project status to stakeholders as appropriate; and follow up to ensure project results are sustained. Plan and perform a variety of duties involved in design, development, and continuous improvement of production machinery, equipment and facilities. Develop and implement plans for cost reduction and plant efficiency improvements, including carbon emission reduction. Using lean tools, interpersonal skills and leadership abilities, lead and facilitate kaizen activities encouraging cross-functional groups to participate and meet common goals. Lead and support capital expenditure requests and implementations using basic cost justification and business management principles. Advise and assist maintenance personnel in solving equipment problems and machine repairs. Development of standardized work and revisions to it based upon continuous improvement initiatives.