The Continuous Improvement Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying, implementing, and sustaining improvements in our manufacturing plants. The successful candidate will be a quick learner, highly analytical, and possess Lean/TPM training or certifications. They will have the opportunity to significantly impact our operational efficiency and product quality. This person will be instrumental in building our Continuous Improvement/Lean culture and leading kaizen events throughout the year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Drive Operational Excellence in the manufacturing plants via Lean/Kaizen events, CI activities, Projects.
• Coach and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct data analysis and root cause analysis to identify areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Lead Lean initiatives and projects aimed at improving productivity and efficiency (OEE).
• Manage a portfolio of process improvement projects.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor team members on Lean/TPM principles and best practices.
• Act as a change agent, driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Ensure that improvements are sustained over time through effective documentation and standardization of processes.
• Create effective communication channels to disseminate project insights and results throughout the organization.
• This role requires 50% travel.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• Strong preference for bachelor's degree in relative major; will consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience - 4 years minimum in a Continuous Improvement role (100% of duties = CI) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certifications a plus
• 4-years’ experience in working in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in holding LEAN events, value stream analysis
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
• Strong computer skills including minimum Intermediate level Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a desk-based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, phone, copier/scanner, and similar machines.
• Move about the manufacturing facility to observe and effectively communicate with team members and perform job duties.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals. Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation and/or office equipment noise.
• While working with team members and equipment at manufacturing and distribution facilities, the individual may be exposed to moving machinery, work in high/precarious places, marked changes in temperature and humidity, and dust, odors, and fumes. Typical noise level is loud.

ADA/ADAAA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.