Continuous Improvement Manager

Generac Power Systems•Belvidere, IL

4d•$99,500 - $149,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for the design, leadership, training, coaching and execution of lean improvements. The CI Manager leads and manages the deployment of Lean CI principles, methodologies, tools and metrics utilizing Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodology. Delivers hands-on coaching and problem solving to associates in lean methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all functions. Overall responsibility for coordinating and leading team members cross-functionally and with multiple facilities to meet or exceed company business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology
Strong project leadership experience with a diversity of team skills
Ability to set the agenda (based on business needs and priorities) and bring others with you
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across a variety of settings
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions and help frame logical conclusions.
Proven experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions
Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
Sound business acumen operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments
Demonstrated personal flexibility in approach and ideas
Strong interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)
Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service
Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations
Experience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodology
Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise

Responsibilities

Supports production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens.
Facilitates lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
Trains, develops, motivates, monitors, and leads a team of facility lean professionals with an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and implementation plans relative to the lean assessment needs and strategic direction.
Develops, deploys, and trains standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.