Director, Continuous Improvement

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Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City: Richardson General OverviewJob Title: Director, Continuous Improvement 1Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)Role: Director 1 (DR1)Job Code: DR1-CI-CTIMJob Band: 12Direct/Indirect Indicator: IndirectSummarySite/Function Level role (Large Site): 
Partner with the site/function business leaders to develop the site/function strategy deployment plans. Actively drive the creation and deployment of an annual global CI strategy, which supports the site/function strategy deployment plans. Incorporate the CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision into all elements of the plan. Responsible for employee engagement, collaboration and maturity in CI performance at site/function level and sharing good practices across the region. Recognized subject matter expert on Lean and Six Sigma principles, systems, methods and tools. Collaborate with other CI leaders within the organization to ensure consistency across segments and functions. Manage a multi-level team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of the strategy deployment plans and to deliver projects and benefits to the site/function.
- Responsible for regional operations or global function
- Contributes to multi-functional, regional and global assignments
- Requirement to demonstrate significant achievementsDetailed DescriptionPerforms tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:Work with the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of CI strategyManage local teams to deliver CI improvement projects supporting all business functionsEnsure a common approach to process improvement standards and methodology is practiced across the site/functionDrive the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards, including key system elements like CI Committee and Management Gemba, while reflecting on and enhancing the StandardsSupport the onboarding, training and education of CI within the local site/function.Lead and collaborate with site’s or function’s productivity projects related to Continuous Improvement and support the project funnel in the Cost Productivity RoadmapProvide hands-on leadership and motivation to site and/or regional personnel to implement CI best practices, such as lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen eventsLead process improvement based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions to achieve the site’s or function’s productivity e.g. capacity improvement, headcount analysis and improvement, line and layout designKeep abreast of best practices (in the both broader Celestica network and the industry) to integrate back into the function/regionCollect and report monthly CI KPI's and Framework score to all local and regional stakeholders. This includes discussion and improvement action plans as part of site/function monthly reviewsWork closely with all area owners to create a culture of continuous improvementKnowledge/Skills/CompetenciesDemonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficienciesDemonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformationStrong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skillsProven project management and organizational skills and expertiseMust have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirementsExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agentTrains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matterThe ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understoodExperience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environmentsDemonstrated experience in deploying CI across entire value streamsProven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organizationLeadership experience within a matrix organizationPeople management and development experienceChange ManagementCollaborationCommunicationPlanningProblem solvingResults orientedLeadershipTime ManagementTeamworkInitiativeFlexibility Physical DemandsDuties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.Typical ExperienceTypical Experience:
10+ years of experience minimum
Master Black Belt, CI Manager
Should be very experienced in CI and will have worked upon a CI deployment in a past role
Experience in change management
Operations experience is also essential
Management and leadership experienceTypical EducationBachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized Knowledge / SkillsEducational Requirements may vary by GeographyNotesThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
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Celestica is an E-Verify employer.COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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