We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager who employs a range of abilities, including project design, leadership, and management, to ensure performance enhancement and process evolution. This role involves utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and achieve operational excellence. The individual in this role is tasked with planning, scheduling, and executing continuous improvement activities (like Kaizen) within a manufacturing facility's production floor.
Pinpointing opportunities for process enhancement, waste elimination, and cost reduction
Organizing, facilitating, and carrying out continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools
Instructing, guiding, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
Striving for continuous process improvement on the production floor and transactional areas by collaborating with various functions such as logistics
Additional Responsibilities
Clearly outlining program objectives and scope
Assessing and prioritizing potential improvements based on benefits and required effort
Securing employee commitment (e.g., process managers) for proactive change management
Formulating a clear and comprehensive implementation plan
Setting criteria for the project's success and preparing a robust statement of constraints/limiting factors
Implementing governance principles appropriately
Resolving technical issues such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availability
Identifying intervention priorities and indicators
Conducting a thorough analysis of the current situation that accurately outlines the issues
Defining deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicators
Identifying available resources (e.g., people, material, and finances)
Detailing the desired situation
Clearly outlining methodology
Analyzing options accurately, including impact and feasibility
Identifying obstacles and strategies to overcome them through continuous improvement
Regularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits
Skills Required and Desired
Pursue positive change and collaborate with employees in implementing recommended changes. A successful continuous improvement manager possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and can communicate with all levels of employees, from upper management to production floor workers. They explain the reasons for changing processes and how to implement those changes. Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, the continuous improvement manager spearheads the improvement efforts and educates others on their implementation.
Being organized and skilled at balancing and managing priorities is crucial for a successful continuous improvement professional, as there can be competition for what is handled and when. Keen analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information are essential when determining how current processes can be improved.
Hard Skills
Continuous Improvement
5S
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Lean Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with Excel
Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced and changing environment
Required/Desired Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Some employers require a Master's Degree in management or operations.
Quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement Manager certification can demonstrate professionalism
Soft Skills
Passion for Continuous Improvement
Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Predisposition to teach leaders a zero-defect mentality
Ability to weigh and manage priorities
Skilled at synthesis and analysis
Detail-oriented
Flexibility and diplomacy when dealing with staff and coworkers
Ability to make decisions as well as influence decision-making
Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivity
Organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Project management
Customer service
Contact: sfaux@judge.com
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