Associate Mgr End User Productivity, CI

Job Description:

Associate Manager – EUP, Continuous Improvement

INNOVATE without boundaries 

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide support to your business unit. 

Behind our doors you will be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Our mission is to change the way that Core Trades work by creating a mindset of disruptive innovation and relentless improvement with user-focused solutions that deliver measurable impacts on productivity and safety.  You'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. 

Your Role on Our Team:

Milwaukee Tool seeks an Associate Manager End User Productivity focused on enhancing productivity in construction by streamlining workflows and building strong user partnerships. This role collaborates with core users to identify improvement opportunities and deliver effective measurable solutions.

You will be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

Lean Mindset

• With coaching able to partner with Jobsite Solutions and Heavy-Duty Alliance partners to solve problems, assess operations, implement solutions, and improve processes to deliver measurable value.
• Lead up to three improvement projects of medium complexity concurrently from start to finish.
• Analyze current workflows and explore "what-if" scenarios to find efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coach teams on basic Lean tools and methods to build internal capabilities.
• Sustain improvements with minimal coaching.

Project Management

• Define key metrics and report progress, including key stakeholder updates.
• Develop, manage action plans and timelines across up to three projects to ensure lasting results.
• Work across teams to align goals and drive progress.
• Take full ownership of project outcomes with a sense of urgency and accountability.

Industry Engagement & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with internal teams to stay informed on trends, capabilities, and customer needs.
• Analyze opportunities for new industry focused lean solutions and tools.
• Represent Milwaukee Tool at industry events by attending, co-presenting on Lean, supporting case studies, and developing appropriate networks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you will bring with you:

• Background in Construction, Prefab, or Manufacturing
• Knowledge of Commercial and Industrial Construction
• Experience with Lean tools, Lean coaching practices and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean tools and Lean coaching practices.
• Self-starter with strong communication across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence from the front lines to senior leadership.
• Effective presenter who can clearly communicate standard content.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• 4+ years in Manufacturing, Operations, Construction, or Prefab, with at least 2 years in continuous process improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma certification

Working Conditions: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, and effectively communicate with others in the workplace
• Prolonged exposure to construction and shop environments
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Moderate noise such as talking, computers, phones, and printers
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Able to comply with all required PPE requirements.
• Willing to travel up to 50% based on project needs.

We provide these great perks and benefits: 

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.