What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager (Relocation Available) position at Branex Group?
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership, training and resources for continuous improvement activities to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, profitability, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Support mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities
- Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching to the plant continuous improvement team and the plant leadership team consistent with company, department and plant business goals
- Provide key input into the development of corporate strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support plant business plan goals
- Organize minimum of 1 Optimization workshop, monthly reporting with progress and status
- Resurrect the Green Belt program, report with progress and status. Minimum savings per year > $50k annually
- Reconstruct the Plant CI workshops expectations and track accordingly
- Develop skill Matrix for Plant CI members and create training plan
Managerial Responsibilities:
- Responsible for knowing and providing guidance on production processes including manpower planning, engineering standards, performance metrics, capacity planning and analysis, and new model launch consideration
- Possesses knowledge of financial considerations when evaluating Continuous Improvement initiatives including capital, rate of return and operating income impact
- Prioritize Continuous Improvement activities based upon financial impact, availability of resources and timing concerns
- Review and measure manufacturing methods, technology application and workflow processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills
- Monitor the effectiveness of the Productivity System, anticipate problems, implement corrective action and develop adjustments to the system
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality, Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum five (5) or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metal environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Six sigma black belt
- Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
- Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as IATF 16949
- Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Elkton, MI 48731 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elkton, MI 48731: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
