Continuous Improvement Manager

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC • Grants Pass, OR

75d

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager will coach and mentor the management team in the achievement of business objectives by developing and executing strategies to strengthen the MasterBrand Production System (MPS) while driving safety, quality, delivery and cost performance. Implement proven best practices across the network of MasterBrand operations through effective project management, mentoring, coaching, and facility hand-off. Facilitate change activities including kaizen events and training workshops. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred.
• 10+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
• Demonstrated highly developed problem solving and project management skills.
• Experience with facilitation and coaching change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process.
• Strong lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion the MasterBrand Production System (MPS) strategy and provide hands-on support and any necessary training during implementation.
• Lead effort to implement best practices across plants and/or divisions, ensuring adherence to the principles of lean manufacturing.
• Assist and mentor plant management and Continuous Improvement teams with planning and facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops, and other lean activities.
• Coach and train plant leaders in lean manufacturing and problem-solving principles.
• Follow-up with operations ensuring successful implementation of Future State plans.
• Support safety quality, delivery and cost initiatives with clearly defined and actionable plans.
• Champion safety through demonstrated commitment, site specific safety plans and targeted MBCI initiatives.
• Identify and implement new technology, equipment, systems, and/or process improvements that enhance MBCI’s manufacturing platform; drive maximum return on investment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees