Continuous Improvement Manager- Admin

Continuous Improvement Manager

Join Plymouth Tube as a Continuous Improvement Manager and play a key role in driving operational excellence across our manufacturing operations. In this hands-on leadership position, you will partner with teams at all levels to implement Lean Management and Six Sigma principles, improve processes, and strengthen our culture of continuous improvement. Your efforts will help deliver measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth while developing the capabilities of our teams for long-term success.

Through the Continuous Improvement Department (CI), this position will be responsible for coordination of improvement activities using Lean Management/Six Sigma tools like 6S, Standard Work, TPM, and SMED and driving Visual Management and Daily Management to deliver continued improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Revenue Growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and mentor local Mill team, at all levels, on Lean Management/Six Sigma principles to create competence deep and wide to drive the culture of continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role.
• Lead and execute Continuous Improvement transformation improvement initiatives, including annual plans and improved process methods and practices to improve operating performance.
• Lead, participate, and facilitate formal rapid improvement events to drive LEAN principles, leading to improved safety, quality, delivery, cost, and revenue growth.
• Coach and mentor / facilitate local teams in Problem Solving using the tenets of the Lean Management/Six Sigma.
• Support improvement activities that are consistent with the needs of the Continuous Improvement. Provide coordination and communication for change initiatives.
• Support an operating culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust & respect, expectations and accountability and a passion for excellence.
• Own and role model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors to develop and transform the Company culture. Ensure that these values and behaviors are a part of everyday life at Plymouth Tube.
• Participate in safety related activities as requested or relied upon.

Core Responsibilities

• Model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement
• Represent Plymouth Tube in a professional manner
• Follow all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards
• Follow all company Quality Standards

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or comparable technical degree. An MBA would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to get things done through others.
• Must be self-motivated, have a high sense of urgency, be able to problem solve complex situations and be resourceful.
• Experience in lean manufacturing/Toyota Production System. Travel is a requirement of the position and could reach a level of 25%.

Competencies/Desired Characteristics

• Care & Commitment:
  Consistently reliable, follows work instructions, investigates any inconsistencies and looks ahead to next steps. Offers ideas for improvements (safety, operations, process, and quality) and actively participates in improvement processes. Accepts change as part of future state improvement and adapts with positive enthusiasm.
• Team Player:
  Steps up to help the team even when it's outside of normal duties or comfort zone, looks out for the safety of self and team. Cooperates with others without dominating the group, values team members for their contributions and professional abilities, and always treats people with respect. Communicates ideas respectfully, honestly and clearly, and considers the suggestions and opinions of others
• Customer Focus:
  Seeks out information on customer requirements, stops a process when an inconsistency is suspected, and reports inconsistencies to the right person. Involves customers and seeks best resource before moving forward with key decisions; follows through on promises made to internal/external customer. Delivers accurate product, services and paperwork to the next operation
• Initiative:
  Initiates problem solving to address issues, acts without…