Continuous Improvement Manager (CSAB901)

Purpose
Identify and deliver best practice programs to ensure the short and long term success of the site. The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead high impact product/process improvement and transactional projects through all DMAIC phases ensuring that the gains are sustainable. Apply problem solving principals to the evaluation and solution to technical or business related opportunities. Investigate, assess and develop improvement opportunities. Provide expert, hands-on implementation of Lean Six Sigma methods to identify and deliver continuous improvement. This position will be responsible for interacting with senior management, cost savings projects, and the supporting and training of plant green belts. This position will be expected to manage plant relationships with the ultimate objective of creating value. The chosen candidate will be expected to have strong integrity and manage all objectives set by the management team

Accountabilities
• Work with the Region Director of Continuous Improvement and site management team to identify the Continuous Improvement/LSS program requirements and facilitators at the site. Identify obstacles and suitable solutions to ensure a successful implementation of all programs. Provide local expertise about continuous improvement
• Facilitate the process improvement at site level by delivering programs and supporting corporate objectives and manufacturing objectives and teams. Lead large-scale LSS projects.. Facilitate regular progress reviews to ensure the sustainability and further improvement of programs within the manufacturing unit over time.

Pre-Requisites
Educational background:

Bachelor's degree in technical subject matter required. Previous experience within a continuous manufacturing environment would be a plus. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and/or certification is a plus.

Experience:
• At least five years of demonstrated previous facilitation, continuous improvement, or training experience in a Supply Chain environment within a continuous manufacturing environment. Lean Six Sigma experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Development and/or implementation of continuous improvement or best practice tools and techniques.

Capabilities:

Skills
• Presence - compelling, focused, inspirational, energized
• Facilitation and Presentation skills
• Advanced Math Skills (Calculus, Statistics)
• Coaching & developing others
• Ability to motivate and influence others (energize people)
• Change oriented/champion
• Self-motivated
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks for self and others - organizational skills
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Written Communication - Effective English written communication skills to prepare training curriculum. Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Verbal Communication - Good oral communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to clearly and concisely deliver key messages and concepts to a wide audience of varying backgrounds and understanding in English. Ability to actively listen. Bilingual in Spanish and English would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in statistical packages (i.e. Minitab, JMP)
• Aggressive

Knowledge
• Understanding of manufacturing change, continuous improvement or best practice programs
• Proven track record in a continuous improvement environment
• Adult learning techniques and training principles
• Strategy development
• Supply chain awareness
• Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent
• Understanding of customer, consumer and market needs
• Understanding of the CSMS links between the Tracks and CS keys and other CS capability and training initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Country: United States
State/Prov: New York
City: Williamson
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