We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $61,800 to $92,700 Annually
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team’s well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective:

The Continuous Improvement Analyst for 3Q6S assists in evaluating current business practices and collaboratively working to implement innovative improvements designed to ensure safety, quality, increased efficiencies and reduce costs by utilizing a diverse set of Lean Management and Lean Six Sigma skills, tools, and techniques.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing and business processes through identifying opportunities for improvement to each functional department as well as coordination and communication between all functional departments.
Utilize lean tools like waste observations and time studies.
Assist in facilitating 6S+ events to advance the organization, process flow, safety and cleanliness of a department.
Assist in developing standard work for manufacturing processes and 6S+ implementation.
Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot manufacturing and business issues.
Identify and recommend waste reduction and cost saving initiatives.
Assist in developing a culture of continuous improvement across the organization through ongoing training of best practices, supported by relevant and up-to-date documentation.
Fulfill all other duties as assigned.

Experience/Skills:

Analytical – Collects, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes complex and diverse data.
Technical Proficiency – Continuously seeks to develop greater knowledge and skills.
Collaborative – Inspires and mobilizes others to advance the vision of the organization.
Change Management – Develops, communicates, implements, and evaluates change effectively while mitigating or eliminating opposition through partnership.
Project Management – Manages time well to meet or exceed project objectives.
Initiative – Takes independent actions and volunteers for greater responsibilities.
Dependability – Demonstrates tenacity and follow-through; driven to achieve goals on-time.
Adaptability – Reprioritizes and multitasks in an ever-changing work environment.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect regardless of their status or position.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
Familiarity with servant leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Previous experience in continuous improvement activities preferred (6S, Kaizen, standard work).

Education:

Associates degree or equivalent work experience.

Additional Job Details

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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