Continuous Improvement Manager
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Manager is an integral part of the site leadership team, responsible for driving a culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering on business goals and objectives. This role provides detailed instruction and guidance on corporate Lean initiatives while executing continuous improvement initiatives using methods such as Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, Waste identification/elimination, and other Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques. The manager will also lead the development of a yearly site Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive standardization and sustainability across the site.
Requirements
- Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related field required
- 3-5 years of Lean experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing
- Provide overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems infrastructure in all phases of logistics and warehousing operations
- Candidate must be willing to travel a minimum of 75% of the time
- Person must have capabilities to manage multiple tasks at the same time
- Lean Knowledge
- Warehouse Management and Transportation Knowledge
- Safety & Security Safety Program Experience and Oversight
- Business Management Skills
- Planning - Strategic and/or Tactical
- Quality Management System Knowledge
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project
Responsibilities
- Defines requirements for operations and ensures the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements & customer expectations
- Assist in facilitating Lean activities, including Kaizen events, Lean training events, standardization implementation, value-stream mapping, and CIR development sessions
- Ensures a developmentally productive environment for all employees
- Administers and communicates company policies, goals, strategies, and vision
- Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization
- Responsible for advancing company metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale)
- Develops, models, and coaches’ Lean applications
- Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training & development, and performance discussions
- Leads the development of a yearly site Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive standardization and sustainability across the site
- Performs administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports, and newsletters
- Mentors, coaches, and trains various levels throughout the company
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- basic life and disability insurance benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- paid time off
- annual bonus eligibility
- a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
