Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Summary

What you will do:

Assesses current business performance, identifies gaps, establishes and implements improvement plans, monitors progress, and facilitates/shares/acquires best‑in‑class ideas and processes in line with general CI procedures. Assures the definition and implementation of Best Business Metrics and Practices in all areas in accordance with Global Best Business Practices activities. Encourages a culture of Continuous Improvement within the business area. Shift: Monday‑Friday 9‑10 shifts.

• Identifies gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics, develops and executes improvement plans and strategies.
• Assesses the current state of plant operations.
• Develops a plant vision and drives the development of roadmaps to ensure vision execution.
• Facilitates and drives improvement teams or works in cooperation with the OEX Manager to implement improvement plans.
• Assists process owners to identify barriers to project success.
• Measures and tracks performance of continuous improvement projects.
• Ensures alignment of metrics with Clarios standards.
• Accountable for assisting teams to capture financial savings resulting from performance‑based improvements.
• Champions change management and assists plant manager in delivering strategic/operational excellence initiatives that will aid in compliance with standards or the implementation of new products, processes or other cost‑effective solutions that will continuously improve the performance of the plants.
• Develops a data‑analytics roadmap 4.0 that prepares further opportunities to move from pure data analytics to process predictions and the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and traceability programs and other alpha/beta initiatives (e.g., HPT – High Performance Teams).
• Recruits, hires, and retains operational staff.
• Prepares and delivers clear performance expectations, performance reviews and development plans for direct reports teaming with the appropriate matrix functional manager.
• Ensures a consistent level of coaching.

• Required:
  
  Min. bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred:
  Strong interest in Industry
  4.0 topics (e.g., augmented reality, IoT, data mining) and a culture of “Continuous Improvement Thinking” across the organization.

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off, flexible spending, short‑and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership; HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full‑service cafeteria and workout facility.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate.

As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Speci