Continuous Improvement Manager

3 weeks ago


Kennesaw, Georgia, United States Yamaha Motor Full time

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team. This role will support and lead the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements and best practices across our Marine Division's 7+ manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute operational improvement plans for short and long-term goals.
  • Lead or support Kaizen Blitz activities or Rapid Improvement Events.
  • Serve as project manager for various focused capital and process improvement initiatives.
  • Provide management with reports and status updates as needed to communicate progress on division goals and objectives.
  • Mentor manufacturing staff to build professional capabilities and develop lean leaders at all levels.
  • Educate manufacturing teams on lean manufacturing principles and practices.
  • Direct assigned lean manufacturing projects to achieve targeted savings.
  • Coordinate with marine business unit manufacturing subsidiaries to formulate long-term investment plans to meet YMUS strategic goals and objectives.
  • Create, align, and implement manufacturing KPIs that support strategic objectives and performance improvement efforts at all subsidiaries.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years' experience in manufacturing environment with operations management responsibility preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, Industrial Engineering degree preferred.
  • Preferred experience in the marine, boat manufacturing, composites, or automotive industry.
  • Proven record of achievements in high-value CI project execution.
  • Expertise in improving man, machine, method, material flow.
  • Experience in developing short & long-term strategic directions for manufacturing in terms of CI initiatives.
  • Understanding of how to manage people laterally to achieve progress.
  • Demonstrated history of effectively leading a plant team in safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Solid experience in developing and conducting training.
  • Proven record of facilitating Kaizen Blitz and Kaizen Projects.
  • PMP or PPM certifications preferred.
  • Knowledge in Lean Six Sigma (LLS) - preferably a Black Belt with two (2) years project experience preferred.
  • Travel domestically - 60-75% and one international trip a year.

What's in it for you:

  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
  • Fertility Benefits.
  • 37.5-hour workweek.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles).
  • Long-Term Disability.
  • Student Debt Repayment Benefits.
  • Ability to borrow Yamaha product.

Reports to: Manufacturing Excellence Division Manager.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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