Director, Continuous Improvement

For more than 70 years, Master Brand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working

Description:

Position Summary Key leadership position reporting to the VP, Semi-Custom Business Unit. Executes the continuous improvement strategy and approach across 5 manufacturing locations & support functions by providing technical and strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities. Engages with other departments to sustain, improve, and streamline all processes with a primary focus on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity and engagement.

Key Accountabilities Serves as the Champion of the Master Brand Business System for the Semi-Custom Business Unit organization.

Cultivates the Master Brand Way culture by utilizing the tools and methodologies of the Master Brand Business System while driving change.

Utilizes continuous improvement tools, processes and systems to better safety, quality, efficiency, cost and reduce waste overall. Leads business and functional teams to analyze and measure the effectiveness of existing business processes and develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable process improvements.

Serves as a teacher and coach in 6S, Kaizen events, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, Changeovers, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Maps and related process improvement methodologies through hands-on participation. Focuses development in preparing resources to cascade and sustain these methodologies further into the business, developing the next level of leaders.

Understands and apply financial drivers and key performance indicators.

Documents best practices and shares improvements to leverage results.

Characteristics & Attributes Demonstrates trust in the process of lean methodologies and tools. Approaches situations through a fact-based lens. Analyzes data, draws conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings. Critically assesses and simplifies processes and controls, and challenge business drivers and risks.

Embraces the team through strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization, including diverse viewpoints.

Demonstrates effective communication (written and verbal); clearly, concisely and with context communicates objectives and expectations within the organization.

Focuses on moving forward through strong organizational and execution skills. Able to champion core issues, develop resourceful and creative solutions and drive results. Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills are a must. Ability to drive successful execution of strategic plans.

Ability to gain alignment among peers and leaders and key business partners. Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Experience with in a manufacturing organization, preferably in consumer goods or a make-to-order environment.

Required Knowledge Skills and Experience Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to articulate a vision and drive results through influence of indirect reporting relationships

Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills

Training in Lean 80/20 principles, adult education, or a proven track record of plan execution

Prefer a background with asset management and total productive maintenance (TPM)
A team orientation with a proven ability to mentor and develop others

Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.

Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree required;
Business, Engineering or Operations Management preferred

Lean Six Sigma Certification and/or Qualifications
10+ years of proven change leadership skills and experience leading cultural change to a Lean environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Master Brand  Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Master Brand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to…