Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager

Hoffmaster • Oshkosh, WI

93d

About The Position

This position works in partnership with plant management to lead performance improvement through lean initiatives, effective problem-solving techniques, design and management of key metrics and continuous improvement activities, and the training and coaching of plant personnel to accomplish the same. The Lean/CI Manager serves as a coach to operating managers and frontline employees on methods to effectively integrate performance improvement activities into their daily workload.

Requirements

• Excellent abilities to prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Ability to recognize improvement opportunities
• High level of interpersonal, written, verbal communication/ influence skills, excellent presentation skills
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to deliver effective presentations
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well on a team
• Ability to develop a clear, long-term strategy for lean including vision, milestones and measurable results
• Proven skill in projecting confidence, working collaboratively and engendering trust
• Knowledge of paper converting industry, and/or understanding of manufacturing processes
• Good knowledge of accounting practices
• Proven change management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop lean vision and strategy that aligns with company initiatives and serve as champion of facility initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and/or cost savings
• Work directly with the CI Director, operations manager, and other plant functional leaders to coordinate and lead improvement initiatives resulting in quality, throughput, cost, and profit opportunities
• Facilitate and coordinate selected Kaizen blitz activities throughout the plant
• Track and report key metrics on lean activities throughout the plant
• Maintain suitable professional affiliations and participate in professional development activities that foster continuous learning and support lean position requirements
• Assist in the development of projects, writing of capital expenses and implementing changes where the project relates to Lean Thinking and specific machines, etc.
• Deploy the lean strategy, monitor results and report progress
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure employees are engaged during the Lean journey
• Provide lean employee training and facilitate correct use of lean tools
• Serve as a mentor and coach for the development of lean facilitators and leaders
• Follow and Maintain all Food Safety, GMP and HACCP Guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances
• Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance
• Physical and Mental wellness programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees