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 efficiencyServe as a facilitator of continuous improvement implementation and employee involvementDevelop and drive the CI Roadmap & CI Steering CommitteeConduct PQ analysis to drive focus on the right processes / productsWithin 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 workingDrive functional projects, risks, issues, and benefits. Participate in Lean health checks and go/no goesPerform workplace audits and streamlining processes within area of responsibilityProcess mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity with a particular focus on layouts and sequencingCommunicate 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 reactivelyDeploy appropriate methodologies to solve problems and support teams to solve problems. Ensure the escalation process for problem solving is effectiveFoster the growth of performance excellence behaviors within the business through coaching, mentoring, and training teams and championing performance excellenceSupport the business in establishing “best practice”Ensure that process improvement initiatives are aligned to business requirementsImplement standard work, visual factory, and error proofingSupport 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 businessUndertaking continuous training and developmentPerform root cause analysis and resolve problemsMonitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systemsConduct risk assessments of processes and tasksDeveloping CPEX savings plans & reporting out on performance to plan monthlyScheduling and executing on site TPM eventsCoaching and monitoring Tier 5 and Tier 3 maturity levelsDriving site Gemba maturity effortsUtilization tracking and updating of labor standards in CITSCreating and monitoring performance to the site 5S plansTracking CITS project improvement efforts / supporting Fiix implementation efforts with maintenance teamSupporting large-scale improvement events at other sites as requiredQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience5+ years’ experience with continuous improvement in manufacturing / repair environmentSix Sigma Green Belt - preferredGood technical skills with the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawing, blueprints, and engineering specificationsHigh attention to detail with excellent organizational skillsProblem-solving abilitiesAbility to improve and develop new business processesLeadership abilities including coaching and influencingExcellent communication skills, both written and oralAbility to work effectively individually or as part of a teamSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct manager for current CI intern.JobFamilyQualityJobFunctionManufacturing Quality ImprovPayTypeSalaryEmploymentIndicatorRegularHiringMinRate115544HiringMaxRate151650