Mgr Continuous Improvement Senior

1 month ago

Waller, United States DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG LP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineering Sr. Manager manages the labor / process, defining the RTR(required to run) based on demand, Cycle Times, OEE, Overall Efficiency Equipment, OA(Overall Availability), kaizens. Design the process (labor and materials) based on safety, quality, delivery and cost. Work with safety, quality, scheduling and operations, the best way to “run” the lines. Able to apply and teach Industrial Engineering principals. Required Analytical Mindset. Prioritize and facilitate process improvement in all areas with a focus on strategy execution, competitive improvement and innovation. Management and facilitation of cross-functional teams is most important to success. Advising executive teams on progress, problem-solving, solution development, identification and measurement of performance targets, plan development and data analysis are project-related skills. Overall communication capability to all members of the organization and the ability to create standardized methods and approaches for project management processes are additional requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

May include.

• Manage, train, and mentor mangers overseeing different CI projects

• Manage the design process based on safety, quality, delivery and cost manage labor

• Dissemination and implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles throughout the factory, starting from Assembly requirements

• Driver of the cultural transformation of the organization and achieve this through systematic training, sponsorship and coaching of continuous improvement projects

• Maintain a dynamic audit process of key metrics & processes and communicate their finding with factory management

• Work closely with the ME organization to help lay out an optimized vision and plan for the factory production flow for the current state as well as for future growth The position reports to the Continuous Improvement Director of Assembly

• Develop and manage a Cost Reduction Management System

• Assure the healthy constant flow of Process Improvement ideas being scoped, staffed & implemented to deliver Targets

• Develop model Assembly Lines, processes and leaders to benchmark throughout the factory and to other Daikin locations

• Participate in additional projects/activities with internal & cross-functional teams to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope:

• Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision

• Develops and drives processes for implementing strategic plans

• Develops departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities in fast-changing businesses and/or regulatory environments

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives where independent thought and judgment is required for determining the appropriate course of action

• Works on complex issues and projects

• Provides guidance and training to managers, supervisors, and high-level professionals

• Has accountability for multiple departments or areas

• Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Knowledge & Skills:

• Able to develop capacity analysis based on technical inputs as CT, OEE, OA, Scheduling, MIX, etc

• Provide reports related to labor definition

• Able to execute and teach Industrial Engineering principals

• Required Analytical Mindset

• Knowledge of Lean principles and tools (cycle-time reduction, line balancing, set-up reduction, pull product support, Kanban implementation, material handling techniques, and just-in-time delivery)

• Excellent leadership skills; able to envision, develop, direct, manage delegate responsibility and authority and motivate an organization

• Proficient in MS Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCad and Mini-Tab

• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis – able to convert data into information and effectively communicate it

• Ability to solve urgent and chronic problems, both individually and as part of cross-functional teams

• Effective Project Management and Collaboration skills among all levels of the organization

• Proven prioritization and organizational skills - capable of managing multiple inputs and directions to deliver results

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience:

• 12 plus years of experience in Industrial Engineering management and implementing lean manufacturing tools and techniques in manufacturing environments

• 10 plus years in a leadership/management role preferably within a high volume manufacturing environment

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Director, Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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