Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Gordonsville, TN, US Requisition: 64545

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Responsible for driving and overseeing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance within an organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and proactively work to improve plant safety and maintain a safe work environment
• Support and deploy Dana Henderson's Operating System system initiatives through various programs including; Black Belt and EIM
• Maintain Measurables on team performance and continuous improvement activities to supply customers with on-time deliveries
• Lead efforts to reduce cost and improve efficiency to meet Dana and customer objectives
• Ability to learn and implement all elements of The Dana Operating System (DOS), Lead Kaizen & Zero Defect Teams
• Implement DOS throughout the plant
• Support New Program Projects
• Coordinate Kaizen Projects and Implementations
• Poke-yoke designs and implementations for customer expectations of less than 15 ppm.
• Ability to support, implement, and teach Dana Henderson's Lean initiatives
• Proactive approach to unplanned downtime
• Cost estimating, cost control and cost savings
• Maintaining facility and production capacity
• Lead and support production activities
• Support Production line improvements as needed
• Continuously support 5S's program to achieve and maintain world class housekeeping
• Track and improve in process buffer quantities

Requirements

Safety and Quality oriented

Green Belt Certification preferred

Experience with the Toyota Production System and the ability to implement

Experience in Manufacturing, MIG welding, training and team member involvement teams

Experience in equipment and process set up

Excellent computer skills (MS Office, frame works, lotus notes)

Ability to travel, overnight, for one or more weeks at a time

Ability to effectively lead and direct teams

Good communication skills, verbal and written

Good organizational and time management skills

Good interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Ability to establish and reach work goals

Prior leadership experience

Knowledge of prototype management

Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field and several years business experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations function.

5 or more years of experience in manufacturing leadership/ management

Knowledge of Toyota Production System

Self-starter, organized, and driven to deliver on key tasks and accountabilities.

Attentive to detail and results-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong report-writing, technical presentation and communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and in a team environment.