Continuous Improvement Manager

American Woodmark is now part of MasterBrand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America. Together, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of trusted cabinetry brands and products to homeowners, builders, dealers, and retailers. At MasterBrand, our purpose is Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, our products have helped shape the spaces where people live, gather, and make lasting memories.

About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Manager will provide leadership, coaching, support, and project management to the organization to support the company's lean transformation. This position will identify areas of potential improvement and work with company leaders to realize improvement potential using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 6S, Daily Management, Standard Work, Pull Systems, and Problem-Solving Process.

Responsibilities

• Deploy sustainable standard leadership and lean tools throughout the organization, including Daily Management, Standard Work, Leadership Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Pull Systems, Visual Management, and A3 thinking.
• Establish an organizational culture of Continuous Improvement by acting as a coach and mentor to all levels of the organization.
• Use Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, or similar techniques to identify processes and eliminate waste within the organization to achieve significant gains.
• Challenge conventional thinking by questioning current processes and procedures in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Model what it means to be a change agent within the organization.
• Work with organizational leaders to build a Kaizen funnel and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate Kaizen Events and coach team members on Kaizen preparation and post-Kaizen action implementation.
• Work closely with the Business Unit to identify and deploy meaningful KPIs.
• Provide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all core values, policies, and standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Continuous Improvement experience (Required).
• 2+ years in a leadership role with a demonstrated track record of implementation success (Required).
• Toyota Production System experience (or similar) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (advanced degree helpful) (Required).
• Lean Certified or equivalent experience (Required).

Skills

• Excellent analytical, project management, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills with a background in ERP Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Highly developed problem-solving and project management skills.
• Consultative skills and ability to deliver training to large groups.
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process.
• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills.
• Familiarity with diverse manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated capability to learn product lines and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (e.g., internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Negotiation and selling skills to support change management.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Ability to set up, track, and document results as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Health Care Benefits.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation Days.
• Paid Sick Days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Profit Sharing.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Additional Voluntary benefits Available.
• Relocation Assistance (for select roles).

Pay

Salary Range: $115,487 – $176,696

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently.
• Move/Traverse: Frequently.
• Stationary Position/Seated: Occasionally.
• Transport/Lifting: Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs).
• Transport/Carrying: Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs).
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs).
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs).
• Exerting Force/Pinching: Occasionally (Up to 10 lbs).
• Ascend/Descend: Occasionally.
• Balancing: Occasionally.
• Position Self/Stooping: Frequently.
• Position Self/Kneeling: Frequently.
• Position Self/Crouching: Frequently.
• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely.
• Position Self/Climbing: Rarely.
• Reaching: Frequently.
• Handling: Frequently.
• Grasping: Frequently.
• Gripping: Frequently.
• Feeling: Frequently.
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly.
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly.
• Reading: Constantly.
• Vision: Constantly.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently.
• Coordination: Constantly.

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold: Occasionally.
• Extreme heat: Occasionally.
• Humidity: Occasionally.
• Wet: Occasionally.
• Noise: Frequently.
• Hazards: Occasionally.
• Temperature Change: Occasionally.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally.
• Vibration: Frequently.