Quality - Continuous Improvement Manager

Asten Johnson Holdings•Clinton, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AstenJohnson is seeking a Continuous Improvement Team Leader for our Clinton, South Carolina manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on product quality, process capability, efficiency, customer satisfaction and overall site performance. You won't simply manage improvement projects. You'll lead the Continuous Improvement function, develop your team, partner closely with Manufacturing and help shape how our Clinton operation performs and improves.

Requirements

Strong Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) manufacturing experience preferred; significant industrial textile manufacturing experience may also be considered.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with a record of improving quality, processes and measurable business results.
Strong analytical skills and experience using manufacturing and quality data to identify problems and determine root causes.
Experience implementing corrective actions that deliver sustainable results.
Lean/Continuous Improvement knowledge and structured problem-solving experience.
Mechanical aptitude and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
The ability to adapt and lead effectively in a changing manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on results.
A self-reliant, goal-driven approach and the confidence to exercise sound independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Textile, Engineering or a related engineering field
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop the Continuous Improvement Team, creating accountability for execution and measurable results.
Own the site's Lean/Continuous Improvement program, establishing a strong cadence for projects, reviews, follow-up and sustained improvement.
Use manufacturing and quality data to identify opportunities to reduce waste, process variation and product variation.
Lead root-cause investigations into off-spec product and process issues and drive sustainable corrective actions.
Partner closely with Manufacturing to improve product quality, repeatability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Serve as a knowledgeable connection between field Associates and the Clinton Continuous Improvement team regarding product issues and improvement opportunities.
Provide technical support to site operations and product management.
Maintain and continuously improve the site's ISO Quality System.
Support capital planning related to equipment, process and quality improvements.
Participate as a member of the site's Operations Business Team (OBT).
Help manage materials, supplier relationships, obsolescence planning and variant control.
Strengthen SOPs and workforce development efforts to improve process and product repeatability.
Coordinate key trials, product and process modifications, and new product launches with product managers and designers.
Provide meaningful reports, statistics and analysis that help leadership understand improvement performance and make informed decisions.
Encourage Associate involvement and create an environment where ideas, problem-solving and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day.
Actively support AstenJohnson's safety culture and demonstrate safe leadership in everything you do.
Occasional travel to other AstenJohnson locations and customer mills may be required.