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Huf NA, Greeneville (TN) I United States (US) 

Continuous Improvement Specialist 

 

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2 billion in the financial year 2023.

 

 

Your Role

  • Support the deployment of the Huf Production System (HPS) across production and support areas
  • Actively participate in Toyota Production System (TPS)-based improvement activities (Plan Do Check Act (PDCA), Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, Problem Solving)
  • Support and facilitate continuous improvement workshops and shop floor activities
  • Learn to analyze production processes, identify waste, and propose sustainable improvements
  • Support data collection, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) tracking, and performance reviews aligned with Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQDCP) principles
  • Work closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams during HPS / TPS exchange activities
  • Grow step-by-step into a Continuous Improvement (CI) engineer role with increasing responsibility for improvement initiatives

Your Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree (or in final phase) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • Foundational knowledge or strong interest in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Manufacturing
  • High motivation to learn, develop, and work directly on the shop floor
  • Structured thinking and curiosity for problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to work cross-functionally
  • Hands-on mindset — not afraid to go to the gemba
  • Basic knowledge of Excel and data analysis tools is an advantage
  • First exposure to CI, Lean, internships, or shopfloor projects is a plus

What we offer

  • Competitive pay with performance bonus potential
  • Full comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • A structured development path within the Continuous Improvement/ HPS organization
  • Hands-on exposure to TPS principles through real production challenges and international exchange
  • Opportunity to grow into a full Continuous Improvement Engineer or specialist role within an international organization
  • A strong learning environment with mentoring from experienced CI and operations leaders

 

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. 

Michelle Myers 

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