Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a Trex Continuous Improvement Manager, you'll be driving performance to the next level by identifying and implementing improvement activities and building and growing a team of CI professionals to improve overall company performance. As a member of our Operational Excellence team, you'll be helping us operate more efficiently by executing projects that will create more efficient processes and result in cost savings.

Responsibilities

Put safety first – Always! Lead and foster our "people first" culture. Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen events and process improvement activities. Help build a team of individuals with diverse experience to create the Continuous Improvement department within Trex. Work individually and lead teams to complete projects following the 8 step process based on Toyota Production System and Six Sigma methodologies. Provide continuous improvement support to production employees and managers as well as other engineering departments. Perform value stream mapping and complete value engineering activities. Design, develop, and implement improved workflows. Partner with Process Engineering and Production departments to create and update work instructions, visual aids, and standards. Train employees in the principles of Lean Manufacturing (5/6S, 8 Wastes, poka yoke) and formal problem-solving techniques. Develop and implement CI internship/co-op program. Develop and maintain standardized time study documentation and perform time studies. Identify opportunities and complete projects in line with annual CI goals. Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 2 – 5 direct reports, including Continuous Improvement Engineer I - III.

Job Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Experience

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or other technical field. We need you to have 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing organization. You'll also need 3+ years of Six Sigma experience to be successful in this role. Experience facilitating kaizen events or lead continuous improvement projects in engineering is preferred.

Salary

Base Salary Range: $113,000 – $145,000 annually

Benefits & Perks

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: Paid holidays and paid vacation. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Tuition reimbursement. Training and education. Stock purchase program. Employee discount program.

Who We Are

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what's next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world's #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Do the Right Thing Act with Boldness and Authenticity Drive Sustainability Innovate and Adapt At Trex, you'll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

Career Advancement

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There's an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you've been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

EEO

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.