What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Lapp Group?
LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more : this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.
Summary : Under the general direction of the Quality Director, the Six Sigma expert uses Lean tools and methods with a comprehensive knowledge of descriptive statistics to lead LEAN improvement activities : Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Efficiency. Implement LEAN processes across all functions of the organization to facilitate improvements in overall customer satisfaction, while minimizing costs to the Lapp.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Business Processes :
- Identify Process Lean Initiatives across all business units in Americas.
- Lead the prioritization of the Process Lean Initiatives in collaboration with the management teams.
- Process mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity
- Deploy appropriate LEAN methodologies to guide teams to resolute process issues.
- Lead the implementation of corrective actions based on Internal and External process failures. Lead the implementation of level 3 and level 4 processes in Americas region.
- Support the business in establishing “LEAN Manufacturing Best Practices”
- Manage continuous improvement training and development
- Lead the Kaizen events throughout the business units.
- Develop Internal Business Partners for implementation of Lapp Operating Systems- LOS workshops, LOS projects and LOS roadmaps.
- Enhance the development of LOS methods, principles, standards, culture and training.
Manufacturing / Distribution Operational Processes :
Supervisory Responsibilities : This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES :
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Some travel will be required : International- 10% and Domestic- 25%
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Current Six Sigma Black Belt Certification : A certified Change Agent with leadership skills to develop and deliver Lapp training and projects. You can shape strategy, develop key metrics, collect and apply data that lead to organizational wide modifications to improve quality, productivity and revenue.
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
COMPUTER SKILLS : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with SAP, Lotus Notes and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2019.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to work with mathematical concepts, financial ratios, and business equations.
REASONING ABILITY : Ability to think analytically, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
COMPENSATION : After thorough market analysis, LAPP takes many factors into consideration when determining base salary such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc. of the candidate. The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA / FSA, Life Insurance, and more!
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000
