Manager, Continuous Improvement

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the CI Manager, responsible for leading Operational Excellence Deployment at their site, is to develop a culture of learning and provide technical support and coaching in OPEX processes to grow the continuous improvement capabilities of the business.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties and responsibilities regularly performed (but not limited to) for this position are:

Improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and efficiency
Serve as a facilitator of continuous improvement implementation and employee involvement
Develop and drive the CI Roadmap & CI Steering Committee
Conduct PQ analysis to drive focus on the right processes / products
Within area of responsibility analyze current work practices to identify areas for improvement and educate as to how to improve business and manufacturing processes. Devise and test solutions and roll out new ways of working
Drive functional projects, risks, issues, and benefits.
Participate in Lean health checks and go/no goes
Perform workplace audits and streamlining processes within area of responsibility
Process mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity with a particular focus on layouts and sequencing
Communicate effectively with various levels within the business to educate in lean methodologies and how recommended changes can cut waste from operating procedures, influencing, and motivating both proactively and reactively
Deploy appropriate methodologies to solve problems and support teams to solve problems. Ensure the escalation process for problem solving is effective
Foster the growth of performance excellence behaviors within the business through coaching, mentoring, and training teams and championing performance excellence
Support the business in establishing “best practice”
Ensure that process improvement initiatives are aligned to business requirements
Implement standard work, visual factory, and error proofing
Support the building of a culture of engagement across the business to provide a highly energized team which is flexible to meet the changing needs of the business
Undertaking continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks
Developing CPEX savings plans & reporting out on performance to plan monthly
Scheduling and executing on site TPM events
Coaching and monitoring Tier 5 and Tier 3 maturity levels
Driving site Gemba maturity efforts
Utilization tracking and updating of labor standards in CITS
Creating and monitoring performance to the site 5S plans
Tracking CITS project improvement efforts / supporting Fiix implementation efforts with maintenance team
Supporting large-scale improvement events at other sites as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
5+ years’ experience with continuous improvement in manufacturing / repair environment
Six Sigma Green Belt - preferred
Good technical skills with the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawing, blueprints, and engineering specifications
High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to improve and develop new business processes
Leadership abilities including coaching and influencing
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work effectively individually or as part of a team

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct manager for current CI intern.