Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

: 20781

Type: Full Time

Location: Milton, VT

Husky Technologies™ is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy. Husky Technologies™ offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies™ offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people.

Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. We are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies™ United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus located just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington, Vermont. Features include an onsite cafeteria, open office concept, fitness center, intramural sports activities and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment, competitive total compensation and attractive benefits package.

Additional things you might like to know about working at Husky Technologies™ in Milton, Vermont;

• 200,000 square foot bright, clean machine shop
• Shift work premiums (25% afternoon shift and 40% evening shift)
• Annual incentive bonus
• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program
• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross country ski
• On site gym facility
• On site cafeteria
• Opportunity to work for a world class company with great people

Salary Range: $116,800 - $131,400

• Deploy the Global Husky production system with associated tools attacking waste via lean methodologies and process improvement plans.
• Maintain BU’s CI data and update website/SharePoint repository
• Prepare and lead monthly and annual CI reports.
• Manage savings tracking and forecasting. Create reports to track and meet yearly CI commitments.
• Actively lead key CI initiatives monthly in high impact areas focusing on process improvements and waste elimination. Emphasis is on Lean methodology, track and report progress on open events.
• Manage VSM to define present state and future states. Develop associated tactical plans
• Manage customer feedback methodology for internal and external customers; set associated improvement targets and plans.
• Assist in root cause methodologies for critical customer situations, production efficiency and lead-time challenges in conjunction with site leadership.
• Ensure BU has a yearly training plan for CI; track individual progress. Schedule needed training.
• Monitor BU KPI performance to identify areas of opportunity. Apply CI to KPI’s using focused approach.
• Participate in BU strategic planning and yearly goal setting
• Ensure visual factory standards are in place and continuously monitored.
• Audit value streams for conformance to CI standards.
• Ensure new hires have a formal introduction to CI during on-boarding period

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Ideally certified Six Sigma Black Belt with a minimum of 3 years’ experience using Six Sigma – LEAN Methodology principles and practices.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in process reengineering, business consulting and project management.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Whys) and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proven ability to lead change and motivate at all levels within the organization and to deliver business transformation results.
• Proven ability to work in a matrixed, cross-functional organization with excellent interpersonal, negotiation and…