Continuous Improvement SR Manager

Continuous Improvement Senior Manager

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.

-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

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Continuous Improvement Senior Manager

• Drive improvement actions based on the results of the safety audits
• Participate in root cause analysis and process improvements following safety incidents
• Participate in root cause analysis and process improvements related to quality concerns from customers
• In conjunction with other departments, plan, support and lead kaizen focused events as required
• Create the CI Roadmap on an annual basis for assigned locations
• Update the CI roadmap with CI savings on a weekly basis (Support Month End financial close activities with all NA Plants)
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop monitoring systems to track progress of improvement initiatives (Auria Production System KPI’s)
• Viable input when needed as each plant performs their monthly CI Steering Committee meetings.
• Function as change agent to implement cost improvement activities
• Coordinate and facilitate Kaizen events, by utilizing the event calendar on Auria Connect, hosting the event and following the established format for events
  • Complete all documentation, enter Kaizen case study documentation when needed.
• Coordinate Fresh Eyes activities in all North American plants (9)
• Responsible for organizing Continuous Improvement report outs within the region and assigned facilities
• Follow the problem-solving process utilizing APS skills and Six Sigma analysis
• Manage the production system audit and action documentation
• Support other plant CI activities by traveling to participate in events or providing support as required
• Other duties as assigned

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Ten (10) years as Continuous Improvement Manager preferably in a tier 1 supplier required
• Previous experience supporting multiple locations preferred

• 75% travel to North America Plants to support the CI activities

• Proven success in driving cost savings, scrap reduction, and optimizing business processes.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience using the Kaizen Methodology, 8
  
  Ds, 5 Whys and other problem methodology.