Continuous Improvement Manager

This role leads the Continuous Improvement program for a core business unit and reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement.

The CI program itself is still early-stage and tactical today, centered on OEE metrics and quick, manageable mini-Kaizens, which means there's real room to build it out and make it your own.

You'll be the champion and subject-matter expert for the company's CI methodology: leading projects that eliminate waste, driving key KPIs, solving problems at the root cause, and coaching the team.

What You'll Own

• CI Program Leadership — Serve as the champion and subject-matter expert for the company's continuous improvement program within your business unit; teach and coach stakeholders across the organization on lean/CI
• MDI & Tier Meetings — Calculate metrics and drive daily sustainment of the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) and Tier Meeting processes, and roll those processes out across the organization; lead meetings as required
• KPIs & Tableau — Serve as the Tableau subject-matter expert and use it to improve the efficiency and accuracy of key KPI reporting; supply the data that drives decisions
• OEE & Mini-Kaizens — Drive OEE improvement in key manufacturing areas, run mini-Kaizens for quick and manageable process gains, and lead root cause / corrective action sessions that implement permanent solutions
• Efficiency Initiatives — Complete time studies and roll out line balancing, lead Agile-style sprints to drive quick KPI and process gains, and lead the rollout of 5S in key production areas
• Team Development — Train the team on the tools and processes above to deepen understanding of lean/CI and support cultural change

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
• 3-7 years of manufacturing experience with a lean / industrial engineering / continuous improvement focus (or 2-3 years with a Master's)
• Previous experience supporting the shop floor directly is required
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite;
  Excel required
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and lead meetings

Desired Characteristics

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Previous experience with Tableau preferred
• Previous experience with Dynamics 365 preferred
• Previous experience leading projects, especially using Agile methodology, preferred
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred — important for day-to-day communication with the production workforce