Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager
4 weeks ago
We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.
The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.
About the job
SUMMARY
The Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager is responsible for designing, leading, teaching effectiveness of operations through utilization of process improvement through Lean manufacturing strategies and activities throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Leads and designs Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving operations and processes within the organization.
• Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and develops plans to optimize performance and processes.
• Leads and facilitates multiple CI initiatives and Kaizen events according to the designated Road Map.
• Directs and facilitates the ongoing lean improvement process using techniques such as Kaizen, 5S and Kanban.
• Supervision and enforcement of all actions taken after workshops.
• Identifies ongoing lean improvement training needs and assist with developing and implementing the required training.
• Provides lean improvement orientation and on-the-job training for others.
• Establish metrics to monitor financial savings as compared to established goals and targets.
• Develop and maintain annual value stream mapping efforts, CI plans, and calendars.
• Provides coaching/mentoring to train/develop others.
• Design Lean Cells for new products, existing product families and rollouts including layouts, standard work, operator balance charts, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment.
High Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
High Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
High Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s Preferred in engineering, or equivalent field and/or combination of education and experience
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN principles with hands-on formal experience
• Six-Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Travel as required: domestic and international.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• May Supervisor Staff
Justin Barnett, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Justin.Barnett@franke.com
For more information see: www.franke.com
Important information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants
The Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.
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