Continuous Improvement Manager

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)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of stamping or metal stamping do you have?

Ability to Commute:

• Elkton, MI 48731 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkton, MI 48731: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000