Continuous Improvement Manager

About the role

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for their Steele, Alabama plant.

Responsibilities

• Implement operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies that directly tie-in with the site’s KPI's
• Lead and facilitate data-driven Kaizen events to identify constraints and drive sustainable improvements
• Work closely with plant personnel to identify and systematically reduce all forms of waste
• Develop and execute improvement action plans with specific owners and completion dates
• Develop a Lean Culture within the facility engaging individuals from the shop floor up
• Create best practices to better leverage resources across all facilities
• Build a CI culture across the organization
• Assist in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three (3) years of Continuous Improvement experience required
• Extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities
• Self-starter who can easily engage other individuals across all jobs and responsibilities within the plant and organization
• Strong application knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and related Continuous Improvement tools
• Knowledge of Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Kanban, 8 wastes, TPM and SMED changeover reduction
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Engineering, Math, Science, Business or Operations preferred) or equivalent combination of education and work experience