Senior Team Leader, Continuous Improvement

Celestica•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Senior Team Leader, Continuous Improvement facilitates or co-facilitates development of a customer’s or department’s continuous improvement (CI) vision and strategy deployment plans, then supports CI activities that deliver the strategy. The role builds knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma systems, methods, and tools; works with minimal supervision through co-facilitation and post-activity reflection; and manages resources to help execute strategy deployment plans. The position ensures CI goals and strategies are executed across operations and support functions, collaborates with area owners, participates in management gemba activities and the site or function CI Committee, and supports adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards. It leads or co-facilitates process-improvement workshops, promotes improvement ideas and good practices, and helps establish a culture of continuous improvement. The role also coordinates CI training for employees and leaders and may support training or kaizen events at other Celestica sites, organizations, or global support functions. The position works toward Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications. Duties are performed in generally good conditions, with occasional exposure to workplace hazards and environmental conditions. The position may involve sitting or standing, sustained visual concentration, and repetitive manual tasks. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Requirements

Three to five years of relevant experience.
Experience in continuous improvement in manufacturing or office environments.
Proficiency in continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to deliver introductory training, co-facilitate kaizen events and more advanced training, and drive business results through CI methods.
Hands-on experience leading kaizens using at least three different tools, such as fast change-over or cell design.
Awareness of project and change management.
Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
Time management, collaboration, communication, planning, problem-solving, results orientation, leadership, teamwork, initiative, and flexibility.
Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure execution of continuous improvement goals and strategies for organizational operations and support functions.
Ensure CI and performance-enhancement activities are fulfilled for the customer or department.
Work closely with area owners to develop CI activities.
Participate in management gemba activities and the site or function CI Committee.
Support adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards.
Lead or co-facilitate process-improvement-based CI workshops.
Drive improvement ideas and solutions with area owners and deploy good practices to other customers or departments.
Work with area owners to create a culture of continuous improvement.
Apply Reward and Recognition programs to motivate employees.
Support improvement opportunities outside the site or function, including training and kaizen co-facilitation at external organizations, other Celestica sites, and global support functions, as required.
Coordinate CI training for employees and leadership.
Work toward Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.
Manage resources to help execute strategy deployment plans.