Continuous Improvement Manager

- Implement operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies that directly tie-in with the site's KPI's ( measurable results and sustainment will be tied in with performance reviews )

- Lead and facilitate data-driven Kaizen events to identify constraints and drive sustainable improvements and work closely with plant personnel

- Lead and facilitate events to identify and systematically reduce all forms of waste.

- Develop and execute improvement action plans with specific owners and completion dates

- Develop a Lean Culture within the facility engaging individuals from the shop floor up

- Develop tracking tools and measures to support key KPI initiatives such as increasing efficiency, throughput/capacity, and reducing shop cost per unit rates

- Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives

- Create best practices to better leverage resources across all facilities

- Assist in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders

- Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports

- Minimum of three (3) years of Continuous Improvement experience required

- Extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities

- Self-starter who can easily engage other individuals across all jobs and responsibilities within the plant and organization

- Strong application knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and related Continuous Improvement tools

- Knowledge of Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Kanban, 8 wastes, TPM and SMED changeover reduction

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Engineering, Math, Science, Business or Operations preferred) or equivalent combination of education and work experience