Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager - Geneva

Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager - Geneva About the job Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager - Geneva

• Identifies and executes improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Identifies and drives improvement to plant standards, such as visual management, standard work instructions, technical work instructions, centerlines, set up sheets, machine parameter settings, etc.
• Collaborates cross functionally to identify and implement improvements.

  Interfaces with global leaders to report out on local production system roadmaps, performance data, and best operating practices.

• Analyze business processes and perform line studies to identify opportunities and drive improvements to completion.
• Create Process and Value Stream Maps to identify losses in efficiency, and aids in implementing solutions to improve.
• Collaborates to develop short and long-term strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiencies throughout the facility.
• Develops and delivers training to the facility.
• Owns part of the plant MES system which requires reports to be developed and presented to different corporate functions.
• Drives kaizens, implementation of HPS, and other projects focused on improving plant efficiency, machine reliability, sustainability, and the reduction of waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree required
• 5+ years in Manufacturing environment
• Managerial experience necessary, 1-3 years preferred
• 5+ years implementing structured Lean systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly developed understanding of TPM methodologies and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to present proposals and projects to all levels of employees.
• Ability to quantify improvements per KPI, lead RCA to solve production loss issues, lead change, and create process flows, value streams and flow diagrams.
• Proficient in the use of value stream maps, fishbone diagrams, 5S, SMED visual management and other Lean tools

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US Citizen, Green Card Holder, Permanent Resident - no sponsorship available