Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, West

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document current processes and propose improvements through Kaizen events, VSMs, and problem-solving tools.
• Standardize processes across various business units, developing Standard Operating Procedures, work standards, 5S activities, displaying manufacturing KPIs across all plants.
• Implement process management/improvement initiatives following Lean & CI principle.
• Create new self-sustaining processes and tracking systems through the appropriate manufacturing KPIs, Kaizen activities and savings.
• Aid in training Lean & CI principles to line staff and other team members in the use of tools and methodologies as part of the improvement project execution.
• Lead process changes, improvements, value stream mapping, financial savings calculation and validation.
• Champion communication across the manufacturing plants and between Morgan and its parent company.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectives.
• Increase workflow efficiency and productivity through line balancing and waste elimination.
• Mentor employees as they apply Lean methodology to problem solving and project execution.
• Publish progress reports.
• Follow and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety policies

EXPERTISE (MUST)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Discrete manufacturing, applying Lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools.
• 5+ years’ work experience in Lean & Continuous Improvement activities and financial calculation of savings, budget forecasting, ROI calculation and ration analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience in the implementation of a visual factory (visual management), displaying real time information for team members and management staff.
• Trained in Lean Six Sigma Principles (5S, Waste Reduction, Error/Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, VSM, KAIZEN, Lead Time Reduction).
• Strong analytical skills and extensive experience in financial calculations of savings and return of the investment.
• Experience in operational performance evaluation (Efficiency/Productivity/Utilization).
• Ability to travel 50% to 75%.

EXPERTISE (WISH)

• Lean certification; Six Sigma Certified (Green or Black Belt).
• Automotive or Aerospace experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards (or similar tools) to visualize KPIs, track performance, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, VBA) and/or Minitab for statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to support layout optimization, line balancing, and facility design improvements.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems for production tracking and performance analysis.

Safety

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds.

CODE OF ETHICS

• Morgan requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities.
• The Continuous Improvement Engineer shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation.
• Morgan’s critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website.
• The Continuous Improvement Engineer is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.