Continuous Improvement Manager

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The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for the design leadership training coaching and execution of lean improvements across CI Manager will lead and manage the deployment of Generac Lean CI principles methodologies tools and metrics utilizing Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodology. Delivers hands-on coaching and problem solving to associates in lean methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all functions. Overall responsibility for coordinating and leading team members cross-functionally and with multiple facilities to meet or exceed company business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 60%: Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens. Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
• 20%: Train develop motivate monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with an emphasis on championing the goals objectives and implementation plans relative to the lean assessment needs and strategic direction
• 20%: Develop deploy and train standard Generac CI tools methodologies standards practices and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System Danaher Business System or Shingo Prize methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial Mechanical Electrical Systems)
• Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision materials sourcing distribution logistics planning quality or service
• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations
• Experience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting; close vision and ability to adjust focus. Up to 30% domestic and international travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Manager