Area Continuous Improvement Manager

Autokiniton•New Boston, MI

51d•Onsite

About The Position

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe. To help us drive excellence, you'll get to: Collaborate with Capacity Leader on location and oversight of all company dies and machine capacity. Assess and present data to executive leadership on what external work can be brought back into the company, based on cost, timing and machine specifications. Lead the transfer of external work back into the respective location working with Plant leadership and Engineering. Lead and Develop Continuous Improvement Culture within Operations. Responsible for the identification, selection, training and coaching of CI talent. Provide direction and leadership consistent with corporate business plan goals. Responsible for the development, direction, leadership and for providing input into the performance of CI Managers. Responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, counseling and correction action when situations dictate. Conduct M.O.S.T. / Method Analysis Studies, Standard Work Alignment, Value Stream Mapping for Existing Sites and Launch Activities Facilitate & Audit Autokiniton Operating System with Plant Managers, CI Managers and Analysts Lead 5S Initiatives & Audit Regional Plants. Conduct Workshops (e.g., SMED, 3P, AM, Capacity Planning) and Assist with Green Belt and Black Belt Projects as Needed. Facilitate Read Across for Kaizen Projects. Foster CI Techs and Analysts to Manager Level & Assist C.I.'s with Training & Development. Support Change Management Activities and Develop Training / Tools to Effectively Address Colleague Development at all Levels of the Organization. Generate Daily Efficiency Reports and follow up with Policy Deployment Cost Savings. Act as One of the Principal Coordinators for TPM - PM Standardizing and WO Systems. Lead CI Meetings & Support Safety, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance Departments. Provide key input into the development of the Plant's strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support plant business plan goals. Provide guidance and counsel to leadership and functional management teams on production processes including manpower planning, engineering standards, performance metrics, capacity planning and analysis, and new model launch consideration. Review and measure manufacturing methods, technology application and workflow processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills. Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer issues. Assist, as required, plant activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals. This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our Corporate Continuous Improvement team and reports to the Director, Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, process management or operations; and minimum eight years of relevant manufacturing experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a CI Role.
Two of more years' management experience in a similar role within a corporate environment.
Use of the aforementioned lean tools in a manufacturing setting.
Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant CI synergy.
Ability to work in an exceptionally fast paced environment.
Use of Microsoft 365 Applications (e.g., Office, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Visio, Project, Power Apps, Forms) and Mobile Apps.
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.
Proven leadership ability and interpersonal skills to work in team environment.

Nice To Haves

Black Belt Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Capacity Leader on location and oversight of all company dies and machine capacity.
Assess and present data to executive leadership on what external work can be brought back into the company, based on cost, timing and machine specifications.
Lead the transfer of external work back into the respective location working with Plant leadership and Engineering.
Lead and Develop Continuous Improvement Culture within Operations.
Responsible for the identification, selection, training and coaching of CI talent.
Provide direction and leadership consistent with corporate business plan goals.
Responsible for the development, direction, leadership and for providing input into the performance of CI Managers. Responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, counseling and correction action when situations dictate.
Conduct M.O.S.T. / Method Analysis Studies, Standard Work Alignment, Value Stream Mapping for Existing Sites and Launch Activities
Facilitate & Audit Autokiniton Operating System with Plant Managers, CI Managers and Analysts
Lead 5S Initiatives & Audit Regional Plants.
Conduct Workshops (e.g., SMED, 3P, AM, Capacity Planning) and Assist with Green Belt and Black Belt Projects as Needed.
Facilitate Read Across for Kaizen Projects.
Foster CI Techs and Analysts to Manager Level & Assist C.I.'s with Training & Development.
Support Change Management Activities and Develop Training / Tools to Effectively Address Colleague Development at all Levels of the Organization.
Generate Daily Efficiency Reports and follow up with Policy Deployment Cost Savings.
Act as One of the Principal Coordinators for TPM - PM Standardizing and WO Systems.
Lead CI Meetings & Support Safety, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance Departments.
Provide key input into the development of the Plant's strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support plant business plan goals.
Provide guidance and counsel to leadership and functional management teams on production processes including manpower planning, engineering standards, performance metrics, capacity planning and analysis, and new model launch consideration.
Review and measure manufacturing methods, technology application and workflow processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills.
Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
Assist, as required, plant activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals.

Benefits

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

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