Manager, Continuous Improvement

MasterBrand Cabinets • Arthur, IL

12d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Responsible for managing plant continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve manufacturing efficiencies. Duties include managing lean projects, Kaizen events, 5S activities, 3P events, Six Sigma projects and tracking CI reductions. Reports to the General Manager and has 3-5 direct reports.

Requirements

• Strong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
• Demonstrated highly developed problem solving and project management skills.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• BS degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• 5-8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of CI/lean experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Tech-savvy with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI, MS Project, and Visio.
• Sensory: Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch. Ability to address large groups of Employees at all levels of the organization including Executives in both formal and informal settings.
• Physical: Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting. Frequent finger dexterity. Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling. Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education in Lean manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Project management or change management certification a plus.
• Six Sigma Black Belt highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion the MasterBrand Business System (MBS) strategy and provide hands-on support and any necessary training during implementation.
• Supervise and develop Continuous Improvement team.
• Coach and lead Continuous Improvement teams with strategic planning, goal setting, lean manufacturing, cost reduction documentation, and problem-solving principles.
• Lead and facilitate strategic initiatives, Kaizen workshops, and other Lean activities, including: Six Sigma projects, Kaizen events, 3P events, 5S activities, continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing efforts, R&A and scrap reduction, and process and quality improvements.
• Partner with the General Manager on strategic planning and goal setting.
• Deliver plant-wide and associate-level training in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Follow up with operations team to ensure successful implementation of future-state plans.
• Support safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) initiatives through clearly defined, actionable plans.
• Champion safety through visible leadership, site-specific safety plans, and targeted MasterBrand initiatives.
• Identify and implement new technology, equipment, systems, and process improvements to enhance MasterBrand’s manufacturing platform and maximize return on investment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective day 1 of employment
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Associate appreciation/recognition programs
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Other benefits offered are dependent upon plant location, please check with HR for details

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees