Impact & Purpose of the Job: Provide the leadership, support and project management to drive tools and methodologies across both manufacturing and back office processes, by using tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S & Design for Lean Six Sigma identify areas or potential improvement and then partner with Department leaders to realize the improvement potential.
The Continuous Improvement Manager will ensure that all improvements implemented are consistent with all Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Compliance requirements.
Provide the leadership, support and project management to drive tools and methodologies across both manufacturing and back office processes. By using tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S & Design for Lean Six Sigma identify areas or potential improvement and then partner with Department leaders to realize the improvement potential. Will ensure that all improvements implemented are consistent with all Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Compliance requirements .
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Help to establish an organizational culture of Continuous Improvement. This includes leading by example being a trusted partner to the senior leaders. Through the use of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen or other similar technique identify processes within the organization that can achieve a significant efficiency gain. Act as a change agent within the organization and identifying and removing barriers when required. Work Closely with Manufacturing to ensure their annual productivity goals for yield and efficiency area achieved. Work with Department Leaders to create a kaizen funnel and develop kaizen teams to realize efficiency and productivity gains. Provide leadership and coaching to project teams to ensure success. Ensure all proposed improvements are consistent with Regulatory, Quality and Corporate Compliance requirements. Establish Visual management indicators in areas where they would be beneficial. Provide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous improvement. Provide regular reports to Sr. Direction of operations highlighting programs and accomplishments. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Bachelor Degree on Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent / Lean Certification + 7 years of experience in a mature Continuous Improvement environment (Toyota Production System or equivalent), with minimum of 3 years in a Leadership role and demonstrated track record of implementation success. Excellent written, oral, and communication skills. Able to manage multiple projects/ activities. Able to effectively work in a team environment Skilled influencer that can impact across all levels and motivate those around him/her. Excellent mathematical and analytical skills Must possess strong computer skills with background with ERP/MRP systems (prefer SAP) and Microsoft office About Company Strategic knowledge and a culture of innovation are the basis of the accomplishments and solutions we have shared with over 600 clients among a broad field of industries. We approach each of our projects always trying to improve on what we have learned and crafting better implementation of our support system. This is how we create productivity that improves companies and transforms communities.
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