Continuous Improvement Manager

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• An organization with a 100 year history in manufacturing
• Large global manufacturer, producing over 8,000 tons per week of products at 29 manufacturing plants in the US, Mexico, and South America

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Organization committed to creating innovative solutions for the textile industry, which improve lives and sustain the planet
• They promote an environment of trust and respect, and demonstrate integrity
• Constantly challenging conventional methods in order to provide the very best in operational efficiency, machinery capabilities, and technological advances
• A culture that encourages research and development and presents customers with the ability to conceive and develop new market trends

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

• Ensure the manufacturing plants are implementing the appropriate Lean Tools (VSM, Lean Daily Management, Standard Work, Pull Systems, SMED, Variation Reduction) to maximize productivity and throughput while minimizing lead time and WIP.
• Ensure the manufacturing plants are implementing the appropriate Lean Tools (VSM, Lean Daily Management, Transactional Process Improvement) to maximize productivity in the front and back office areas.
• Participate in the development of the operating unit’s Strategy Deployment goals and objectives and align the continuous improvement plan in support of these SDP Objectives.
• Identify and implement best-in-class lean processes and infrastructure suitable to the scope and size the of the operating unit.
• Participate when required in the Due Diligence process for new acquisition in terms of operational effectiveness.
• Ensure that a depth of high-quality manufacturing talent exists throughout the company.
• Assist in selecting, developing, leading, and coaching the team with the goal of meeting/exceeding targeted goals.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience required in a low volume, high mix, multi-facility manufacturing environment with direct exposure to and use of lean tools.
• Demonstrated business acumen and a basic understanding of the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and familiarity with a variety of TPS/Lean tools including but not limited to:
• VSM, Standard Work, Pull Systems and Kanban, SIOP, Lean Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S, 3P, SMED, TPM, Transactional Process Improvement, and Variation Reductio