A prominent organization is seeking a Continuous Improvement - Manufacturing Manager to develop, maintain, and communicate a comprehensive vision and strategy for the implementation of Lean manufacturing systems. This role is vital in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving initiatives that enhance costs, quality, and service in alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Vision & Strategy Development
- Assist in the formulation, communication, and execution of a comprehensive vision and strategy for Lean manufacturing systems.
- Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Lead and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to quantitatively and qualitatively enhance costs, quality, and service.
- Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, including training and workshops, to instill cultural change.
Analysis & Documentation
- Conduct root cause analysis to address manufacturing, business, and assembly issues, including material flow, project plans, and production capacity.
- Create and maintain process documentation, perform advanced data collection, and conduct analysis for process mapping.
Budgeting & Cost Analysis
- Develop budgets and perform cost analysis to evaluate project feasibility.
- Design, implement, and maintain continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Track and report downtime results, improve data integrity, and communicate findings to management to inform improvement plans.
- Provide strategic leadership and tactical planning for technical training and skill development.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Collaborate with business leadership to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities, supporting cost-saving programs and future growth.
- Review internal processes using data-driven problem analysis tools to detect issues and assess ROI for ongoing projects.
Quality & Team Engagement
- Improve operational output by eliminating defects and enhancing quality standards.
- Lead effective project management initiatives to prioritize and manage process improvement projects for enhanced performance and productivity.
- Foster effective team-building skills to engage departments in process improvement projects designed to reduce waste and product defects.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Skills: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives. Proven ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams in process improvement activities. Effective communication and team-building skills.
- Expertise: Knowledge of Lean methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, and OEE.
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