Manager, Continuous Improvement

Cabinetworks Group Middlefield • Middlefield, OH

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About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of the plant's continuous improvement program to ensure successful attainment of plant goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; or 8 years of lean manufacturing Systems and continuous improvement experience.
• 5 years manufacturing experience with 3 years in manufacturing processes and/or training.
• 3 years lean manufacturing systems and continuous improvement experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.
• Demonstrated successful ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel daily between plant locations.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.
• Maintenance equipment and/or TPM experience.
• Knowledge of Management Systems including Toyota Production Systems, Danaher Business Systems, or ISO health and safety, environmental, or quality management systems.
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement programs including Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM), RCCM problem solving methodology, 5S, Value Stream Management planning and the implementation of lean manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate and facilitate kaizen events for the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations systems processes.
• Maintain cost reduction documentation and provide recommendations for further cost saving initiatives.
• Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and training schedules to achieve plant goals and objectives.
• Implement and conduct training programs and provide solutions for organizational training needs in areas as requested.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by effectively leveraging communication processes and employee relations programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree