Senior Team Leader, Continuous Improvement

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Team Leader, Continuous Improvement facilitates or co-facilitates development of a customer’s or department’s continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) vision and strategy deployment plans. The role supports continuous improvement activities, builds knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma systems, methods, and tools, and manages resources to help execute improvement plans. It works under minimal supervision, with co-facilitation and post-activity reflection. The position helps ensure continuous improvement goals and strategies are carried out across operational and support functions. It works with area owners to develop activities, leads or co-facilitates process-improvement workshops, supports CI training, and helps establish a culture of continuous improvement. The role may also support improvement work, training, or kaizen facilitation at other Celestica sites, organizations, and global support functions. The position is based in Richardson, Texas. Duties are generally performed in good conditions, with occasional exposure to workplace hazards and regular sitting or standing, sustained visual concentration, and repetitive manual tasks. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Requirements

3 to 5 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, deliver 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.
Skills in 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 operational and support functions.
Ensure continuous improvement and performance-enhancement activities are fulfilled for the customer or department.
Work with area owners to develop continuous improvement activities.
Participate in management gemba activities and the site or function CI Committee.
Support adoption and measurement of Systematic CI Framework Standards.
Lead or co-facilitate process-improvement-based CI workshops.
Develop improvement ideas and solutions with area owners and deploy good practices to other customers or departments.
Work with area owners to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Adhere to Reward and Recognition programs to motivate employees.
Support improvement opportunities outside the site or function, including training or kaizen co-facilitation at external organizations, other Celestica sites, or global support functions.
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.