Continuous Improvement Manager

Trex•Winchester, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a Trex Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll be driving performance to the next level by identifying and implementing improvement activities and building and growing a team of CI professionals to improve overall company performance. As a member of our Operational Excellence team, you’ll be helping us operate more efficiently by executing projects that will create more efficient processes and result in cost savings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or other technical field.
5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing organization.
3+ years of Six Sigma experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating kaizen events or lead continuous improvement projects in engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Put safety first – Always!
Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen events and process improvement activities.
Help build a team of individuals with diverse experience to create the Continuous Improvement department within Trex.
Work individually and lead teams to complete projects following the 8 step process based on Toyota Production System and Six Sigma methodologies.
Provide continuous improvement support to production employees and managers as well as other engineering departments.
Perform value stream mapping and complete value engineering activities.
Design, develop, and implement improved workflows.
Partner with Process Engineering and Production departments to create and update work instructions, visual aids, and standards.
Train employees in the principles of Lean Manufacturing (5/6S, 8 Wastes, poka yoke) and formal problem-solving techniques.
Develop and implement CI internship/co-op program.
Develop and maintain standardized time study documentation and perform time studies.
Identify opportunities and complete projects in line with annual CI goals.
Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 2 – 5 direct reports, including Continuous Improvement Engineer I - III.