Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the vision, strategy, and execution plan for the organization by building capability that establishes a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The Manager leads site-level adherence to the principles of Lean and OMS (Operation Management System) strategic plans. Work Schedule Thursday – Sunday or Friday – Monday, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Individualized tasks performed during these hours. Job Tasks PA Gemba: Weekly review of a process area in the building. Hour by Hour Monitoring: With the roll‐out of new Hour by Hour boards in Gate 1, manage Tier 0 audit, tracking and reporting based on Tier 1 and Tier 2 feedback. Area Audit: Audit all zones (final TBD) at a standard cadence, focusing on safety, 5S and muda. 5S Audit: Daily audit of production and non‑production areas. PAO Audit: Review existing PAO board for process adherence and report to operations managers. Team‑building exercise: Work with supervisors and operations managers to identify morale improvement opportunities and underutilized talent. Business Analyst Check‑in: Daily check‑in with supporting BA for issues or needs. Training Team Workshop: Weekly session to identify gaps and improvement opportunities with the weekend training team. Responsibilities Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training and workshops to drive cultural change. Conduct root‑cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, and facility design, and create process documentation. Identify and implement cost reductions in pursuit of continuous improvement programs. Carry out data collection and analysis for process mapping. Partner with the customer on containment actions in production and corrective actions to improve outgoing product quality. Develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility. Drive value‑stream mapping to define current state and transition to future state. Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations, and reviews to drive results and ensure lasting change. Manage multiple areas with multiple priorities and stakeholders daily. Guide the facility as an internal expert and consultant on continuous‑improvement best practices. Build and foster relationships with the customer and deliver Lean and OMS principles and deliverables. Support employees at all levels by mentoring and training in Lean and OMS methodologies. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required. Greenbelt Six Sigma or Lean certification, required. 1+ year of continuous improvement experience, required. Benefits Our organization offers competitive wages, affordable insurance benefits (health, dental, vision and life), a 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, and a business‑casual environment that focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. Our organization is an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr DHL Supply Chain