Manager, Continuous Improvement

4 weeks ago


Wadesboro, United States Columbus McKinnon Full time

Position: The Manager of Continuous Improvement will engage, coach, problem solve and lead teams to improve front-end processes, manufacturing processes, advance technologies and implement capital equipment to execute customer-focused improvements across global sites. They will design, facilitate and deploy the use of visual management and hold accountability to properly use daily management (SQDCI) within the teams. The incumbent will lead in the development and implementation of the Columbus McKinnon Business System (CMBS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Drive Columbus McKinnon Strategic Deployment actions across the group, through engagement and leadership, break through mapping, performance monitoring, data-driven problem solving and sustainability* Lead continuous improvement across the business by executing and sustaining compliance to the Columbus McKinnon Business System* Ensure adherence and execution of SQDCI daily management and coach employees to action and problem solve abnormalities* Direct responsibility for all continuous improvement activities including Daily Management, Kaizen, 5S and Visual Management, VSM, TPM, SMED, RCCM, and footprint strategies* Evaluate needs for manufacturing technology and facility equipment enhancement and justify as well as execute capital improvement projects* Plant co-champion for New Product Introduction* Plan, promote and organize training activities related to CI tools, product quality and reliability* Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

* Proven ability to drive results as well as drive better efficiencies by improving and sustaining* Experience coaching/mentoring; desire to develop skills in this area* Proven experience in change management and demonstrated ability to challenge an organization* Highly effective relationship management skills: strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with all functions* Data-driven with strong analytic skills* Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions and help frame logical conclusions* Effective communicator within environments ranging from shop floor kaizen teams, to operations leadership stakeholder groups, to business group staff, and senior leadership

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree* 5+ years of experience in lean deployment and or implementation

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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