Continuous Improvement Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original.
You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to help us by driving performance to the next level by identifying and implementing improvement activities.
As a Trex Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to help us operate more efficiently by executing projects that will create more efficient processes and results in cost savings.
This role is a key member of our Continuous Improvement team.
Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs: We put people first We all operate on the same page We own it We are always tuned for success We make dynamic decisions It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep.
The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here.
If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.
RESPONSIBILITIES Put safety first – Always! Lead and foster our “people first” culture Plan, organize, lead, and facilitate Continuous Improvement events (Kaizen, Loss Elimination, Value Stream Mapping, Value Engineering, etc.
) and process improvement activities.
Work individually and lead teams to complete projects following systemic loss elimination processes/tools and Six Sigma methodologies.
Provide continuous improvement support to hourly employees, professionals, and managers in multiple departments for respective ownership area(s).
Design, develop, and implement improved workflows.
Partner with Process Engineering, Production, and Training departments to create and update work instructions, visual aids, and standards.
Train employees in, Manufacturing Excellence Lean principles (5S, 8 Types of Wastes, Poka-Yoke, visual controls, time studies, effort balance, etc.
) and structured problem-solving techniques.
Identify opportunities and complete projects in line with annual CI goals.
Facilitate cost savings cadence and ensure master CI project list is updated.
EXPERIENCE We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
Five years of experience in a manufacturing organization along with three years in project management experience is also required.
You will need three or more years of Continuous Improvement Methodology experience to be successful in this role.
We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a data analyst or a data scientist in engineering.
At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life.
We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.
WHO WE ARE Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products.
That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living.
Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA.
As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live.
We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs.
We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Do the Right Thing Act with Boldness and Authenticity Drive Sustainability Innovate and Adapt At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.
We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.
BENEFITS & PERKS We believe that real effort should be rewarded.
We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours.
Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options.
We’ll cover a generous share of the cost.
Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level.
When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No.
1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself.
We’ll give you a discount.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship.
There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve.
That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts.
You will help shape our future.
JOB LOCATION Winchester, Virginia, United States (on-site) POSITION TYPE Full-Time/Regular