Continuous Improvement Leader

About the role

Deploy an effective CI strategy within a manufacturing or distribution facility to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of Operations and Supply Chain (SC) CI resources in a single facility, including training and development plans.
• Coach Operations-SC Leadership and hourly employees on CI fundamentals and build problem-solving capabilities.
• Ensure CI resources deliver a minimum, run-rate, sustained savings of 3X total compensation annually.
• Partner with facility Operations leaders to develop annual CI Objectives, Strategies and Plans (OSPs) and revise quarterly plans based on results and business needs.
• Communicate CI methods to foster a shared mindset, highlight KPIs, share best practices, and celebrate successes.
• Lead improvement projects delivering sustained, run-rate savings of 3X annual compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (preferably in a technical field) or significant business process improvement experience (5 years +), MBA preferred.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, TOC in various operating environments.
• Minimum 5 years with increasing responsibility in manufacturing, minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TOC, ERP process, and system integration.
• Effective problem solver, strong communicator, advanced operations analysis capability.
• Ability to influence and motivate others, build effective teams, and mentor/coach.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, financial wellness, and paid time off. Annual incentive bonuses based on Company performance.