Regional Operations Improvement Mgr - Fort Wayne, IN Area
About The Position
The Regional Operations Improvement Manager works directly for the Assistant Director – Plant Operations to improve performance throughout the manufacturing organization. The role drives continuous improvement, cost savings, waste elimination, and value stream optimization; identifies opportunities with plant operations teams; and leads improvement projects through completion. The position may also temporarily cover Plant Manager openings. The manager leads operational performance and cost-saving initiatives, develops and institutionalizes improvement programs across plant locations, and trains plant and production leaders in Lean tools. The role also works with plant and production managers to analyze downtime and inefficiencies, establish action plans, and identify technologies that improve performance and eliminate waste.
Requirements
- Experience in management in an automotive stamping environment.
- Strong leadership and project management skills and experience.
- Ability to work across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
- Computer literacy; intermediate computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to improve performance in existing plant operations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to achieve LTA targets.
- Use Lean tools, including Hoshin cell design, Kanban/Pull Systems, 5S, SMED, Work Combination, standardized work, TPS, value stream mapping, and process mapping, to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement an SMED approach for the Midway operating system and institutionalize the program at all plant locations.
- Achieve maximum 15-minute changeovers on all press types.
- Develop a systematic approach and lead the organization in improving press throughput to offset growth and delay the purchase of additional presses.
- Achieve MOS throughput objectives.
- Develop and facilitate Lean Tools training for Plant Managers, Production Managers, Area Managers, and Team Leaders.
- Work with Plant Managers and Production Managers to develop detailed reports identifying top downtime cause codes, performance inefficiencies, and action plans.
- Identify and implement technologies new to Midway that improve performance and eliminate waste.
- Lead value stream mapping initiatives.
- Temporarily fill open Plant Manager positions when needed.
- Perform other duties as specified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
