What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Viking Pump, Inc.?
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Due to the nature of the products currently being manufactured at Viking Pump, we adhere to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In turn, we are only able to employ US Persons.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for operational improvements and removal of waste in manufacturing and business processes across all value streams in the operation including foundry, materials, production control, machining, assembly, and shipping.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) activities to aid in the improvement of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and overall performance of the Operations.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Value Stream Managers to assess and prioritize continuous improvement actions.
- Facilitate training and development in Lean techniques.
- Analyze job assignments, determine estimated time to complete each assignment and measure performance using timelines and objective data.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of conventional and NC/CNC manufacturing equipment, manufacturing technologies, time standards techniques, cost quoting and work in these areas as required.
- Conduct studies, perform capital research, serve on special teams and provide support for Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Value Streams, Engineering, or other initiatives as required.
- Assist in the development of a safe working environment through the use of occupational safety and health standards including ergonomic principles.
- Facilitate the performance management process for all direct reports including technical effectiveness and career development opportunities.
- Improve employee engagement while driving performance accountability with direct reports through the utilization of situational leadership.
- Provide a work environment which adheres to all compliance and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Business, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of current environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
- Committed to growth and development of self and team.
- Demonstrated change management & communication skills .
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
- Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
- Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
- General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
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