Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

The Continuous Improvement Manager will coach and mentor the management team in the achievement of business objectives by developing and executing strategies to strengthen the Master Brand Production System (MPS) while driving safety, quality, delivery and cost performance. Implement proven best practices across the network of Master Brand operations through effective project management, mentoring, coaching, and facility hand-off. Facilitate change activities including kaizen events and training workshops.

Relocation assistance may be considered.

• Champion the Master Brand Production System (MPS) strategy and provide hands-on support and any necessary training during implementation.
• Lead effort to implement best practices across plants and/or divisions, ensuring adherence to the principles of lean manufacturing.
• Assist and mentor plant management and Continuous Improvement teams with planning and facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops, and other lean activities.
• Coach and train plant leaders in lean manufacturing and problem-solving principles.
• Follow-up with operations ensuring successful implementation of Future State plans.
• Support safety quality, delivery and cost initiatives with clearly defined and actionable plans.
• Champion safety through demonstrated commitment, site specific safety plans and targeted MBCI initiatives.
• Identify and implement new technology, equipment, systems, and/or process improvements that enhance MBCI’s manufacturing platform; drive maximum return on investment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing industry, plus 2+ years of leadership experience required.
• Strong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
• Demonstrated highly developed problem solving and project management skills.
• Experience with facilitation and coaching change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process.
• Strong lean manufacturing experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Master Brand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Master Brand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Master Brand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also Master Brand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

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