CI Manager

Makers Pride • Romeoville, IL

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About The Position

The CI Manager drives sustainable process improvements at the facility to deliver breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. The role works closely with plant leadership, Regional CI, and department employees, using technical expertise, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, and hands-on leadership to drive cultural change. The position is salaried and full-time, with a stated pay range of $97,210–$145,814 per year. It is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with SAP.
• Extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities.
• A bias for action and ability to challenge the status quo to drive operational excellence.
• Ability to drive change and influence without authority.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to present information effectively to employees, top management, public groups, and/or a board of directors.
• Ability to define problems, collect and calculate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong will to drive and sustain change.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use and reach throughout the day; use hands, fingers, and arms; stand, walk, climb, and/or balance; see, hear, and talk; work in light to moderate noise levels; and work across multiple shifts.
• Two to three years of experience in Continuous Improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate, and coach full-week Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements.
• Coach Point Kaizen facilitators through prework, events, and sustainment.
• Work with the Plant CI team and CI Champions to develop and execute improvement action plans.
• Execute and improve Center lining, SMED, and other heatmaps to drive facility improvements.
• Build an employee-engaged work environment and teach CI tools to CI and non-CI employees.
• Perform theory of constraints analysis, identify constraints, and implement practical solutions to improve throughput.
• Establish and drive productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and the facility.
• Track and analyze CI initiatives, including the site cost-savings program, to meet annual cost-savings targets.
• Use financial and P&L results to adjust CI plans, identify cost savings, and track the effectiveness of Lean activities.
• Use SAP tools to understand plant needs.
• Implement and coach HPS tools to improve plant operations.
• Build a Lean culture throughout the plant.
• Leverage resources and share best practices across plants when possible.
• Facilitate and coach root-cause analysis tools and methodology to reduce process waste.
• Work with customers, suppliers, and management at all levels.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ensure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Maintain harmonious working relationships with employees and management across departments and levels, and communicate effectively with them.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dental benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level