Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating a vision and strategy for implementing a Lean manufacturing system. The role sets expectations for fostering a continuous improvement culture and drives initiatives that improve costs, quality, and service to achieve business results. This position involves identifying and facilitating process improvement projects, conducting training/workshops, and supporting cultural change within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Assist in the development of a comprehensive Lean manufacturing system, driving both qualitative and quantitative improvements in costs, quality, and service.
• Process Improvement: Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, using root cause analysis to troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and business issues related to material flow, production capacity, and facility design.
• Data Analysis: Perform advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, budgeting, and cost analysis to determine project feasibility.
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Implement and oversee continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Performance Tracking: Track downtime, improve data integrity, and communicate findings to management for development of improvement plans.
• Strategic Leadership: Provide leadership in technical training, working closely with business leadership to prioritize and drive process improvement opportunities.
• Quality & ROI Assessment: Use data-driven analysis tools to review internal processes and assess return-on-investment for ongoing projects, ensuring improvements in output quality and operating standards.
• Team Collaboration: Lead effective team-building initiatives, encouraging cross-departmental participation in process improvement projects aimed at eliminating waste and reducing product defects.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple process improvement projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including conducting root cause analysis and developing actionable improvement plans.
• Ability to motivate and influence team members and colleagues to adopt a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings to management and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Regular attendance and punctuality, along with the ability to work on-site and collaboratively with various stakeholders across the organization.