Continuous Improvement Manager
2 months ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
Reporting To
General Manager
Job Summary
Project leader in the Continuous Improvement process. Provide continuous support to all aspects of the business operations.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Minimum of Ten years of experience related to defined job responsibilities or equivalent training.
- Understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good management and leadership skills
- Strong understanding of APQP
Essential Functions
- Excellent attendance.
- Excellent analytical skill and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Task management ensuring timely completion of activities.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Proven self-starter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems and provides effective direction and development for staff.
- Embraces the challenge of problem solving and identifying and implementing practical solutions.
- Working knowledge of departmental process documents.
- Ensure that all departmental personnel abide by the companies polices including but not limited to the following:
- Health and Safety
- Quality
- Environmental Systems
- Human Resources
- Manages and prioritizes daily department activities which include but are not limited to….
- Compliance with the plant business operating systems.
- APQP requirements utilizing the Gate Review Processes.
- Adherence to the engineering change processes.
- Adherence to the “Customer specific” process change requirements.
- Adherence to quality assurance procedures
- Assigned audits
- KPI reporting (Plant & Corporate)
- Conduct detailed studies providing a detailed action plan and execution for cost reduction, quality improvements and optimization of the manufacturing process to increase profitability.
- Maintain a current knowledge of the overall aspects of the Manufacturing process, new technology, and processes, attending training courses, trade shows and industry conferences as required.
- Risk management, ensuring risk is minimized and the corporate reputation is protected
- Maintain OPEX data in cost savings system.
- Collect and maintain evidence of Opex project cost improvements and submit for financial approval to the General Manager and Controller.
- Host and lead training activities (1x1, 5s, Jishuken, Kaizen, etc) per Operating Systems Business plan roadmap.
- Lead weekly Operating System activity reviews. Report accomplishments for the week, the plan for the next week and recovery plans for any items not on target.
- Order supplies for projects
- Coordinate supporting department resources with department managers to ensure project requirements and timing are met.
- Review processing methods and provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house capabilities.
- Populates information for KPI/QOS/Management Review including required action plans.
- Prepare presentations for weekly, monthly, and quarterly Operating System reviews and Operating Reviews with executive leadership.
- Investigates, in conjunction with Process Engineers, to resolve non-conformance issues and customer concerns.
- Assigns and schedules employees and resources for the department.
- Ensures required Customer Continuous Improvement data is reported via the appropriate customer forms/portals for various CI data tracking.
- Recommends changes in working conditions and use of equipment.
- Evaluates the performance, training requirements, growth potential of department employees using employee evaluations, goals and objectives, individual development plans, and succession planning.
- Evaluates department staffing resource needs.
- Analyses and resolves or assists employees in solving work problems.
- Directs, leads and reports to management all continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
- Follow instructions/direction as required by Senior Management
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Participate and apply Lean thinking in all new model activities
(layout, material flow, Lean check, packaging, internal logistics)
- Support Plant leadership with implementing & sustaining all Communication Board systems:
- GM Board
- Area boards (when applicable)
- Line side boards
- And / On
- Moment By Moment
Physical Demands
Constant communication with employees, peers, and management.
Overtime as required
Work Environment
70% Plant Floor / 30% Office
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