Continuous Improvement Manager

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company•Thomasville, NC

20d

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading the facility’s continuous improvement effort through the engagement of all associates. They are responsible for championing, developing and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility. This individual must champion the utilization of core Lean principles and methodologies while coaching and mentoring plant leadership for sustainability. The CI Manager’s influence should positively influence performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and overall plant morale.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or High School Diploma with 5 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing related field
Minimum 4 years’ experience in Lean manufacturing concepts and Implementation within a plant manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years’ experience in People and/or Systems Leadership
Exposure to Strategic Planning related to lean initiatives
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5-S, SMED, Pull Systems and Visual Management
Excellent organization, planning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Experience in leading kaizen activities.
Possesses excellent teaching capability
Excellent Written Communication Skills
Strong statistical skills
Strong Presentation skills along with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point.
Working knowledge of machining, forming and assembly manufacturing
Highly approachable with good interpersonal and leadership skills that encourage and motivate others.
Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision and maintain high level of motivation.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the annual CI plan for the facility
Develop and lead implementation of employee engagement teams to support lean initiatives
Responsible for the overall effectiveness of kaizen activity
Developing and implementing improvements to eliminate operational wastes in the process while managing and evaluating multiple projects.
Effectively utilize the 8-Step Problem Solving process to lead through problem solving exercises as it pertains to the elimination of waste.
Drive and implement improvements in OEE with major focus on Changeover Reduction
Develop Lean Manufacturing training materials, coordinating and providing Lean Manufacturing direction with the support functions such as Maintenance, Materials, Quality, HR and Engineering.
Train associates on Improvement Tools and Methodologies
Implementation and maintenance of visual workplace standards
Implementation of tools to improve manufacturing performance
Facilitate TPM activity with maintenance engagement
Establish and support 5-S plant activity
Travel 15-20%