Continuous Improvement Manager

We are representing a FORTUNE 500 manufacturing organization who is actively seeking senior level Continuous Improvement Manager. Reporting to the General Manager of a $1B/1,300+ employee campus, this candidate will be tasked developing CI/Lean strategy and executing deployment driving margin through sustainment of plant KPI's/deliverables and waste elimination. POSITION OVERVIEW Candidate will assume ownership over the Continuous Improvement function while reporting to General Manager of a 1,300+ employee/$1B operation. Act as a resource to the organization for the use of continuous improvement techniques such as the Hochin, Kaizen and various Lean Manufacturing techniques and other improvement methods. Direct the activities of the CI group including their interaction with maintenance function, Operations to drive site wide improvements. Lead capital management, inventory control, and others as required. Oversee CI development and training; facilitate special CI events activities to drive 6S, plant improvement performance in capitalizing on removing waste and improvement of yield, and production processes. Drives engagement with production personnel to participate suggest improvement opportunities. Demonstrated ability to effect change in a manufacturing environment and ensure improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and deliver continuous improvement training. Requirements Bachelors Degree in technical field is preferred/degree required. Candidate should possess at least 5-10 years of CI/Lean manufacturing ownership in high speed manufacturing environment Highly organized, able to work with limited direction, aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking supervision, motivated to successfully meet deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with other attractive perks. Relocation assistance may be available for highly-qualified candidates outside of the immediate geographic area. #J-18808-Ljbffr