What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Executive Recruiting?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Continuous Improvement Manager who will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Your passion for operational efficiency and process optimization will be key to enhancing our service delivery and product quality. You will work closely with various departments to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure that our standards of excellence are not only met but exceeded. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing training programs to empower employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to our ongoing quest for excellence. Your strategic vision will help shape our organizational goals and enhance our competitive edge in the market. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving change and innovation, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to achieve operational excellence and deliver unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders. Become a part of a forward-thinking organization that values your input and encourages professional growth.
Duties:
Ensure the quality of incoming goods to support manufacturing and customer delivery schedules. Improves the capability of manufacturing processes in order to ensure the quality of goods produced- Manage the nonconforming material disposition system in order to insure timely disposition and root cause identification and correction
- Develop and implement comprehensive excellence programs that support companies objectives to enhance organizational performance
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying areas for improvement and developing actionable plans
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics to drive effective decision-making
- Conduct and facilitate training workshops and seminars to promote excellence and continuous improvement methodologies
- Train, coach and collaborate with departmental leaders to align strategies with overall business objectives
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with excellence standards
- Stay updated on industry trends and benchmarks to ensure best practices are implemented
- Support the culture within the company and the management of performance on a daily basis the problem-solving culture on a daily basis the culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the company
- Responsible for promoting safety at all levels in the organization.
- Manage the nonconforming material disposition system in order to insure timely disposition and root cause identification and correction
- Develop and implement comprehensive excellence programs that support companies objectives to enhance organizational performance
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying areas for improvement and developing actionable plans
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics to drive effective decision-making
- Conduct and facilitate training workshops and seminars to promote excellence and continuous improvement methodologies
- Train, coach and collaborate with departmental leaders to align strategies with overall business objectives
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with excellence standards
- Responsible for promoting safety at all levels in the organization.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree- Proven experience in a role focused on continuous improvement or operational excellence
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an industrial setting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve challenging goals
- Familiarity with quality management systems and methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean, TPS and Toyota Way, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Automotive sector experience desired.
