Continuous Improvement Manager

Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Tulsa, OK plant. In this role, you will drive sustainable continuous improvements for the Tulsa location, delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and cost; while building cultural change throughout the organization.  The CI Manager works closely with each plant's leadership and department employees to achieve results.  This position requires strong technical lean manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for operations excellence to be successful. This position reports to the Regional CI Manager.

Location: Tulsa, OK

What You'll Do: 

• Implement operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies that directly tie in with the site’s KPIs (measurable results and sustainment will be tied in with performance reviews)
• Lead and facilitate data-driven Kaizen events to identify constraints drive sustainable improvements and work closely with plant personnel
• Lead and facilitate events to identify and systematically reduce all forms of waste.
• Develop and execute improvement action plans with specific owners and completion dates  
• Develop a Lean Culture within the facility engaging individuals from the shop floor up
• Develop tracking tools and measures to support key KPI initiatives such as increasing efficiency, throughput/capacity, and reducing shop cost per unit rates
• Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives  
• Create best practices to leverage resources across all facilities better
• Provide and teach CI tools to team members 
• Build a CI culture across the organization  
• Assist in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders
• Guide staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports

What You'll Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Engineering, Math, Science, Business, or Operations)
• Minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment with at least two (2) years in a people management capacity
• Minimum of three (3) years of Continuous Improvement experience 
•  Extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities
• Self-starter who can easily engage other individuals across all jobs and responsibilities within the plant and organization
• Strong application knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and related Continuous Improvement tools 
• Knowledge of Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Kanban, 8 wastes, TPM, and SMED changeover reduction  

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas 
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Candidates should be comfortable working in industrial environments, which may include exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

About us:

Arcosa, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a growth-oriented manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets. 

At Arcosa we are unified in our commitment to build a better world.  To accomplish our vision, we advance a safety-focused and Environmental/Social/Governance-driven culture by remaining steadfast to our Value Statements:

• We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented.
• We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest and Fair.
• We make things happen by being Agile, Driven and Passionate.
• We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated and United. 
• We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry!

Arcosa offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• 11 designated holidays
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Parental leave 
• Personal and Professional Development
• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees
• Rewards and Recognition Programs

Arcosa Wind Towers will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for this opening.

Arcosa is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.