Continuous Improvement Manager

Vertiv•Delaware, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager in Delaware, Ohio. In partnership with the Plant Manager and under the direction of the Global and Regional Vertiv Operating System (VOS) leader, this role plans, develops, and executes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs for plant operations, including deployment of VOS. The Manager oversees continuous improvement projects and standardization of manufacturing processes across the plant and functional departments, and helps share and embed regional best practices. The role partners with plant managers and leadership teams to shape plant strategy, develop plans, and execute performance improvement initiatives. It builds Lean capabilities among managers and employees, coaches leaders to integrate operations and functions end to end, and develops the continuous improvement team and VOS standards, processes, and methods. The position shares responsibility with plant and functional managers for process improvement and operational performance, and is described as the Plant Manager’s right hand. Travel is up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5 or more years of experience.
At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience applying Lean/Six Sigma methods and ways of thinking.
Ability to coach, teach, and lead leaders in developing continuous improvement strategies, influencing decisions, and driving initiatives in plant operations and functions.
Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in the local language and English.
Strong analytical skills, including statistical modeling, root cause analysis, and other operational-improvement tools and methods.
Strong experience applying and coaching change management, behavioral coaching, and performance management methods.
Ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization to drive accountability and execution of the VOS mindset and activities.
Previous experience leading teams through change management.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Lean certifications.

Responsibilities

Partner with plant managers and leadership teams to shape plant strategy, develop plans, and execute performance improvement initiatives.
Develop Lean capabilities among management and employees to establish sustainable daily problem-solving and continuous-improvement practices.
Leverage embedded site resources and expertise.
Lead and coach leaders to integrate operations and functions end to end, reduce lead time, improve customer service levels, lower operating costs, and increase cash flow.
Develop the capabilities of the continuous improvement team and lead improvement of VOS standards, processes, and methods.
Share responsibility with plant and functional managers for process improvement and operational performance.
Consult on and provide feedback about the daily activities of VOS coordinators and their support staff.
Ensure alignment with and adherence to VOS specifications and framework, and ensure employees operate within VOS guidelines.
Lead the VOS steering committee.
Administer and execute policies and procedures.
Lead facility VOS communications, education, and training.
Lead site analysis, including operational baselining, financial analysis, and continuous measurement and improvement.
Partner with the regional VOS leader to develop and deploy VOS strategy.
Maintain the VOS rhythm and rigor.
Work with the Plant Manager and Kaizen team leader to define appropriate improvement targets and measure progress toward them.
Lead change initiatives and drive process excellence.