Mgr Continuous Improvement Senior

AirReps•WALLER, TX

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineering Sr. Manager manages the labor / process, defining the RTR (required to run) based on demand, Cycle Times, OEE, Overall Efficiency Equipment, OA(Overall Availability), kaizens. Design the process (labor and materials) based on safety, quality, delivery and cost. Work with safety, quality, scheduling and operations, the best way to “run” the fabrication area. Able to apply and teach Industrial Engineering principals. Required Analytical Mindset. Prioritize and facilitate process improvement in all fabrication area with a focus on strategy execution, competitive improvement and innovation. Management and facilitation of cross-functional teams is most important to success. Advising executive teams on progress, problem-solving, solution development, identification and measurement of performance targets, plan development and data analysis are project-related skills. Overall communication capability to all members of the organization and the ability to create standardized methods and approaches for project management processes are additional requirements.

Requirements

Able to develop capacity analysis based on technical inputs as CT, OEE, OA, Scheduling, MIX, etc
Provide reports related to labor definition
Able to execute and teach Industrial Engineering principals
Required Analytical Mindset
Knowledge of Lean principles and tools (cycle-time reduction, line balancing, set-up (C/O) reduction, pull product support, Kanban implementation, material handling techniques, and just-in-time delivery, SMED,VSM)
Excellent leadership skills; able to envision, develop, direct, manage delegate responsibility and authority and motivate an organization
Proficient in MS Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCad and Mini-Tab
Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis – able to convert data into information and effectively communicate it
Ability to solve urgent and chronic problems, both individually and as part of cross-functional teams
Effective Project Management and Collaboration skills among all levels of the organization
Proven prioritization and organizational skills - capable of managing multiple inputs and directions to deliver results
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
12 plus years of experience in Industrial Engineering management and implementing lean manufacturing tools and techniques in manufacturing environments
10 plus years in a leadership/management role preferably within a high volume manufacturing environment
Strong Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving background.
People Management: Yes

Responsibilities

Manage, train, and mentor mangers overseeing different CI projects
Manage the design process based on safety, quality, delivery and cost manage labor
Dissemination and implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles throughout the factory.
Driver of the cultural transformation of the organization and achieve this through systematic training, sponsorship and coaching of continuous improvement projects
Maintain a dynamic audit process of key metrics & processes and communicate their finding with factory management
Work closely with the PE organization to help lay out an optimized vision and plan for the factory production flow for the current state as well as for future growth
Develop and manage a Cost Reduction Management System
Support scrap reduction and defect elimination projects.
Utilize data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
Support digital manufacturing and automation initiatives.
Drive setup reduction initiatives using SMED methodology.
Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes
Assure the healthy constant flow of Process Improvement ideas being scoped, staffed & implemented to deliver Targets
Develop model production workstation and processes with leaders to benchmark throughout the factory and to other Daikin locations
Participate in additional projects/activities with internal & cross-functional teams to support ongoing business needs.
Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision
Develops and drives processes for implementing strategic plans
Develop employee engagement in Kaizen and improvement activities
Develops departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities in fast-changing businesses and/or regulatory environments
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to support TPM initiatives.
Support zero breakdown and preventive maintenance strategies.
Improve process uptime and equipment utilization
Drive a culture of daily continuous improvement and operational excellence
Receives assignments in the form of objectives where independent thought and judgment is required for determining the appropriate course of action
Works on complex issues and projects
Provides guidance and training to managers, supervisors, and high-level professionals
Has accountability for multiple departments or areas