Regional Operations Improvement Mgr - Fort Wayne, IN Area

Midway Products•Fort Wayne, IN

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, identifying opportunities with plant operations teams and leading projects through completion. The position may also temporarily cover Plant Manager openings. The manager develops and implements improvement approaches across plant locations, including a SMED approach for the Midway operating system, with a goal of achieving maximum 15-minute changeovers on all press types. The role also works to improve press throughput, meet MOS throughput objectives, train plant leaders and teams in Lean tools, analyze downtime and performance inefficiencies, 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.

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 such as 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 a SMED approach for the Midway operating system and institutionalize it at all plant locations, targeting 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 purchasing 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 create detailed reports on leading downtime cause codes and performance inefficiencies, along with action plans for improvement.
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.