Supervisor, Continuous Improvement

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC • Arthur, IL

81d • $46,300 - $72,820

About The Position

Utilize lean manufacturing principles to support operational objectives: safety, quality, cost and lead time. This includes coaching and directing the manufacturing plants toward the successful implementation of the MasterBrand Production System (MPS) and lean manufacturing practices. 30% of the position will be focused on environmental and safety compliance and improvement.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to large groups.
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process.
• Familiar with diverse manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes…).
• Ability to setup, track and document results as required.
• Project management knowledge and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years experience in various lean manufacturing/operations roles including supervision/management.

Responsibilities

• Together with the Continuous Improvement Manager, develop MPS strategies.
• Implement continuous improvement / lean manufacturing activities to support site strategies.
• Coach, train and consult plant leadership/personnel on all aspects of MPS.
• Lead continuous improvement workshops as needed.
• Evaluate new product and / or processes for appropriate 'lean' application.
• Coordinate with other lean engineers, managers and supervisors to ensure sharing of best practices.
• Coordinate with other lean engineers, managers and supervisors to ensure standardization on training tools, methods and materials.
• Arrange for proper disposal or recycling as required by applicable regulations to minimize long term liability to the company.
• Conduct all training, inspections, recordkeeping and reporting required for managing wastes generated.
• Review activities conducted at the facility which could have an impact on storm water run-off.
• Collect data and prepare reports as needed under the EPCRA requirements for hazardous materials stored or released in the course of conducting business activities at the site.
• Implement training, recordkeeping and documentation as required to comply with DOT requirements for the preparation and shipment of hazardous materials.
• Support and implement MasterBrand environmental programs as needed.
• Identify and drive projects which reduce the environmental impacts of the facility's operations.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Reasonable Accommodations

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees