Continuous Improvement Manager
November 29, 2024
Base Pay
$90-120k + Bonus
Location:
New York
Job Description
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving improvements in plant operations by utilizing continuous improvement techniques and methodologies. This includes collecting and analyzing process metrics, leading cross-functional teams, implementing predictive and preventative tools, and managing the overall continuous improvement plan for the facility.
Responsibilities
- Strong computer proficiency, business administration expertise, and ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing as well as lead project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead improvement events and complete cost savings projects.
- Strong analytical skills using tools such as statistics, downtime tracking, mechanical history, and project planning.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Word).
- Ability to quickly understand complex production processes and identify opportunities for improvement via data analysis.
Skills
- 2 years of Continuous Improvement experience, or college degree preferred or proven industry related training and/or certifications.
- 4 years of industry experience preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, specifically in quality, safety, systems, Lean or Six Sigma principles / methodologies is desired.
- Green/Black Belt Lean Six-Sigma and Lean Leader training / certificate highly desired.
- Ability to combine theoretical training with practical experience.
Qualifications
- Collecting, monitoring, and analyzing process metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Training and leading cross-functional teams to focus on measurable quality, service, and cost improvements.
- Standardizing processes and implementing metrics and best practices.
- Utilizing predictive and preventative tools such as SPC, TPM, Visual Management, KPI analysis, and auditing.
- Communicating with key stakeholders at all levels to ensure their engagement and support of business improvement activities.
- Developing and leading the coordination and implementation of the continuous improvement program.
- Acting as Safety Officer and having responsibility for the facility's safety program.
- Managing the overall continuous improvement plan and standardized training programs to improve employee capabilities, safety, customer satisfaction, and efficiencies.
- Providing expertise in managing workshops, analyzing, and fixing non-conformances, and improving customer feedback.
- Performing audits and studies of processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Consistently and efficiently performing and following procedures in compliance with company, customer, and ISO standards.
