Continuous Improvement Manager

Lineage • Des Moines, IA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager is an integral part of the site leadership team, requiring the ability to influence across all organizational levels. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of sustainable continuous improvement and operational excellence to achieve business goals. The manager will provide guidance on corporate Lean initiatives and execute continuous improvement projects using methodologies like Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, and Waste identification/elimination.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager