Continuous Improvement Manager
Safety & Compliance
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Lead safety improvement initiatives and investigate incidents as required.
Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and customer requirements.
Production Management
Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules and customer requirements.
Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards.
Monitor production performance, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions.
Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to meet operational goals.
Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and waste-reduction initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects including preparation of Capital Purchases.
Drive process standardization and best-practice sharing across operations.
Leadership & Team Development
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and production employees.
Conduct performance reviews and establish development plans.
Foster employee engagement and continuous learning.
Lead change management efforts associated with operational improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence methodologies.
Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
About Us
Deist Industries, LLC. has been in the truck equipment fabrication business since 1984 and is deeply committed to providing high-quality, American-made hauling products at reasonable prices. With four separate subsidiaries focusing on specific markets all located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, the heart of steel country., Deist Industries, LLC is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information visit, www.deistindustries.com.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 724.253.5041. All other applications must be submitted online.