CI Manager

The Continuous Improvement Manager plays a crucial role in driving organizational change through both formal and informal teaching, active 1-on-1 mentoring, and troubleshooting with employees. This role involves executing Black Belt level projects and articulating a vision for the future that inspires others to embrace change. As a strong customer advocate, the Continuous Improvement Manager often evaluates processes and outcomes from a customer perspective, acting in their best interest.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and sustain process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Drive process improvement initiatives across the organization, including suppliers and customers, to achieve site KPIs; Provide 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring; Lead at least one medium to large project impacting the local site at all times; Assist with LSS training courses as needed and participate in Black Belt classes if required; Achieve work primarily through individual efforts or project teams, focusing on technical/discipline knowledge rather than people management; Support strategy through the tactical application of CI principles; Possess in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines; Lead project teams with an emphasis on cross functional collaboration and employee engagement; Define strategy through engagement with site leadership in deploying CI principles; Recognized as an expert within the organization; Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as aligning with strategy, providing direction, and influencing without authority; Provide leadership to managers, supervisors, and professional staff; Influence without authority resources and policy formation within the area of responsibility; Undertake additional tasks as determined relevant by management

Requirements

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to effectively communicate across all areas of the organization; Minimum Green Belt Certification, with an expectation to achieve Black Belt certification before assuming higher responsibilities; Strong computer skills, including data capture, manipulation, and reporting, with fluency in Microsoft Office; Courage to act decisively when it matters to customers; Ability to lead inclusively with humility and openness to diverse ideas and input; Technical skills in Lean Six Sigma; Strong knowledge of Lean product flow and process development from order receipt through delivery; Working knowledge of Six Sigma principles/methods, including Statistical Process Control, Capability Analysis, and A3 problem-solving tools; Ability to achieve LSS Black Belt certification within 2 years; Leverage data analytics for strategic and tactical business decisions; Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent; Demonstrates and promotes the organization's Employee Values through consistent modeling of respectful, inclusive, and ethical behavior in all interactions

Nice to have

Lean Manufacturing experience

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more