Sr. Manager, Regional CI

Novolex•,

3d•$130,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Manager Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (RCIM) drives transformational culture change across multiple plants by deploying Operational Excellence tools, improving processes, and leading effective change management. The RCIM reports to the Director, Continuous Improvement and partners with cross-functional leaders throughout the organization to improve performance, build continuous improvement capability, and sustain measurable results. This role is accountable for strengthening plant performance across assigned sites by building CI capability, deploying OPX360 standards, coaching leaders and teams, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field
5 or more years’ Continuous Improvement related experience in a manufacturing facility
Experience leading and facilitating training and kaizen events to identify and implement improvements (i.e., VSM, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, TPM, A3, PDCA)
Excellent analytical ability including compilation of data and analysis to generate insights
Demonstrated experience leading changes across multiple sites or functions, with the ability to influence leaders and teams without direct authority.
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to coach and influence
Financial and business acumen, including the ability to review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
Ability to travel up to 80% to support assigned facilities and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Deploy the Novolex Operational Excellence (OPX360) system in alignment with business unit strategy and goals, prioritizing initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational results.
Implement OPX360 principles, processes, standards, and initiatives across assigned facilities to support cultural and organizational transformation.
Lead, teach, and coach Kaizen events (i.e., VSMs, 5S, standard work, SMED, and TPM) for cells, processes, or facilities to improve performance
Lead and participate in recurring lean exercises and cadences such as daily Gemba walks to ensure the assigned facility or facilities meet or exceed customer commitments
Develop value stream maps to measure current performance and establish future state targets as wastes are eliminated, leading to improved KPI performance
Deliver hands-on CI training and project execution to and with all functional areas to drive continuous improvement culture, including admin, operations, and support functions
Manage and sustain productivity and cost savings projects for the assigned operating unit or facilities, ensuring annual savings targets are achieved and weekly updates are provided.
May be involved in evaluating opportunities for new or existing product design, materials, and/or manufacturing processes to provide best cost and value add to customers
May lead or assist in equipment, workspace, and process design optimization to achieve maximum efficiency, providing technical knowledge and training to support lean activities
Support team development and performance by building CI capability, promoting employee engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Coach and develop junior CI, process engineering, and other associates at the facility to develop their skill set