Continuous Improvement Manager (Manufacturing)

• Executes lean vision, strategies and initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and/or cost savings.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to establish continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and/or customer satisfaction.
• Works directly with key stakeholders to coordinate and lead improvement initiatives resulting in quality, throughput, cost savings and/or margin enhancement opportunities.
• Facilitates and coordinates Kaizen blitz activities.
• Develops lean tracking tools, communication cadences, monitor results and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders.
• Facilitates lean training and guidance, including effective use of lean tools, for key stakeholders.
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints.
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
• Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for designing, building and managing the manufacture of new products
• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for the design of new products and the enhancement of existing products; ability to apply the methodology in diverse scenarios.
• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for manufacturing new or enhancing existing products
• Ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
• Knowledge and associated ability to apply technical, scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing required.
• Occasional travel required.

The duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties; however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

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