Manufacturing Project Manager

NR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Project Manager for an opportunity in Burlington, WA – Onsite!

Position Title: Manufacturing Project Manager (Six Sigma Black Belt)

Location: Burlington, WA – Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: 13^th Jan 2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. NR Consulting will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Job Type: Fulltime/ FTE

Job Description:

·       Contribute to the company’s Long-Term and Mid-Term Strategy Deployment process.

·       Facilitate and support Annual Hoshin Planning processes at site and functional levels.

·       Lead Value Stream Mapping and Value Chain Mapping events to support annual planning and budgeting.

·       Identify project opportunities, training needs, and deployment methodologies based on planning sessions.

·       Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functions to prioritize Lean & Six Sigma projects and training.

·       Develop, coordinate, and manage Lean & Six Sigma training plans aligned with project targets.

·       Assist in integrating initiatives into the Annual Budget Plan.

·       Manage and execute high-impact Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt projects (~$500K /project).

·       Deploy and drive Client’s Production System (SPS) and associated KPIs.

·       Provide coaching and support for SPS implementation.

·       Develop and enhance training materials for White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, and Black Belts.

·       Conduct Lean & Six Sigma training programs across all belt levels.

·       Establish and deploy Lean & Six Sigma Program maturity growth Road Maps.

·       Benchmark best-in-class metrics and performance within and outside the industry.

·       Define and implement program KPIs, goals, and metrics.

·       Manage Lean & Six Sigma project decks and ensure financial and operational goals are achieved.

·       Provide RCA (Root-Cause Analysis) and CA (Corrective Action) support for PK, A3, and Apollo processes.

·       Support site teams in improving asset utilization, line flow constraints, and automated data collection systems.

·       Collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams to enhance product and process safety.

·       Assist Product Design and Manufacturing Engineers in driving innovation and reducing defects.

·       Develop IT systems and dashboards to track project performance, financials, and employee certifications.

·       Establish mechanisms for reviewing and reporting program performance at all organizational levels.

·       Manage budgets and financial reporting for Lean & Six Sigma projects and Kaizen events.

·       Participate in Continuous Improvement Summits, benchmarking events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

·       Perform other relevant functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience (Engineering preferred).

·       Minimum 7 years of experience in Process Improvement, Quality, or Operational Excellence.

·       Minimum 5 years in an organization with a strong Lean & Six Sigma culture.

·       Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience handling large-scale, cross-functional projects.

·       Lean Certification /Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

·       Proficiency in Minitab and experience teaching it to others.