Continuous Improvement Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a business partner to the site Director and key member of the site leadership team (Plant Staff), providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to drive Prysmian Performance System (PPS) and Kaizen culture at the site.
• Steer with and ensure buy-in from Operations leadership team to develop annual Kaizen transformation roadmap tailored to site needs and aligned to regional Hoshin goals to drive improvements in key metrics such as safety, quality delivery, cost, employee engagement and growth.
• Serves as a change agent, embedding Kaizen and Lean Principles across all levels of the site and ensuring initiatives are aligned with site goals and sustained.
• Embraces servant leadership and respect for people to build collaboration and improve sustainability of process improvements.
• Execute initiatives from division KPO and provides feedback on progress.
• Leads and drives Kaizen workshops/events ensuring all relevant stakeholders are involved and ensuring measurable results linked with flow improvement and waste elimination for high volume/high revenue manufacturing product groups using Lean principles.
• Leads, delivers training, and mentorship programs on Kaizen, Lean Principles and PPS – from operators to site leadership - to build Lean practitioners and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Incorporates and maintains strict compliance to PPS and developed standards via visual and daily management.
• Ensures accountability for Kaizen Newspaper Action Items driving follow-through and measurable results.
• Manages and maintains Kaizen resources, training materials, and standard templates to support ongoing improvement efforts.
• Champion the identification, planning, and execution of hoshin process to improve site SQDC via Kaizen Planner.

Required Competencies, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership in Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient in Gemba, Kaizen, Value Stream Analysis, Visual & Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work Development, and 3P Layout.
• Strong ability to facilitate Kaizen Events on these methods and tools and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.
• Proficiency leading cost reduction and process flow improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Kaizen tools, such as 3P, TAKT Time, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Standard WIP and Kaizen Newspaper.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the site leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Master on TPS or Danaher Business System Certification.
• Project management experience with a proven track record of meeting timelines or proactively adjusting to achieve planned goals.
• Agile certification such as SCALE.
• Change management such as PROSCI certification.
• Strong analytical background - SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis.
• Problem-solving skills, such as 5-Whys, 8D, Shainin, etc.

Work Environment

The facility is a fast-paced, industrial environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Standard PPE required: ear plugs, gloves, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes. The role may involve occasional standing, walking, bending, and light lifting during plant visits and employee interactions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Our team also enjoys exclusive employee discounts, wellness initiatives, and other perks designed to enhance your work-life balance.