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VP, Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Ogden, UT · On-site

$176K - $227K/yr

The Vice President of Engineering & Continuous Improvement is a strategic leader responsible for leading our capital and investment strategy across the company. This role will lead the Engineering ...

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To thrive as a VP of Continuous Improvement, you need expertise in process optimization, project management, and a background in business, engineering, or related fields, often supported by Lean Six Sigma certification. Familiarity with process mapping tools, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and change management skills set successful candidates apart. These skills are essential for driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of ongoing organizational improvement.

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AspectVp Continuous ImprovementProcess Improvement Manager
CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience, certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt, and leadership skillsOften holds certifications like Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt, with relevant experience in process optimization
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in corporate settings, overseeing multiple projects and teamsOperational focus, managing specific process improvement projects within departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, healthcare, and large corporationsUsed across industries for process efficiency roles, often within manufacturing and service sectors

The Vp Continuous Improvement typically holds a higher strategic leadership role, overseeing broad initiatives and multiple teams, while the Process Improvement Manager focuses on specific process enhancements within departments. Both roles require certifications like Six Sigma, but the VP role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning.

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A VP of Continuous Improvement often encounters challenges such as resistance to change, aligning diverse teams toward shared goals, and ensuring consistent adoption of new processes across various departments. Navigating organizational culture and securing buy-in from both leadership and frontline employees is essential for success. Additionally, monitoring progress and demonstrating measurable results can be complex, requiring strong data analysis skills and effective cross-functional communication.

What does a VP of Continuous Improvement do?

A VP of Continuous Improvement leads organizational efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity through process optimization and change management. They develop and implement strategies and frameworks, such as Lean or Six Sigma, to drive ongoing improvement across various departments. This role involves collaborating with executives, mentoring teams, and monitoring progress to ensure that improvement initiatives align with business goals and deliver measurable results.
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Vice President - Continuous Improvement

RPM International, Inc.

Medina, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

RPM International rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description


Job Summary: Vice President Continuous Improvement
Lead a team of Continuous Improvement Leaders in their efforts to implement the RPM Manufacturing System (MS-168) at manufacturing plants in support of RPM's MAP program. Work with the RPM VP of Operations, Manufacturing to define, communicate, implement, and sustain MS-168. Develop a team that can work with plant management to institute processes around yield and OEE improvement, and processes that sustain continuous improvement in RPM manufacturing facilities. Lead trainer for Greenbelt program. Coach and mentor CI across all RPM functional departments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Manage team of CI leaders as well as outside consultants
• Develop CI leaders to implement a standard program of MS-168, in multiple cultures and multiple operating settings
• Work with VP, Manufacturing as to how best deploy this team to achieve MAP goals and objectives
Essential Functions/Core Activities:
• Work with plant management to gather baseline data on yield, OEE, quality, etc
• Establish with plant management meaningful metrics that are reflected in the plant financials
• Help plant management in the hourly/daily collection of relevant plant data, that will lead to improvement activity
• Establish the MS-168 tiered meeting structure
• Lead continuous improvement events to eliminate cause of waste
• Able to adapt or use Lean and statistical process control tools to get a root cause of waste
• Able to document successful continuous improvement
• Teach Greenbelt classes
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Education Required:
• Four year technical degree with a minimum of 10 years experience in manufacturing, candidate with MBA is preferred
• Experience participating in improvement efforts on the plant floor or quality control laboratory
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to endorse and practice teamwork
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to travel extensively both domestic and international
Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to understand plant financial measures and how they are generated
• Ability to interpret statistical control charts
• Ability to motivate others to take action dictated by data
• Ability to work with others to establish standard work
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have Master Black Belt CI certifications
Physical Requirements:
Work will be on plant floors that are not climate controlled, where mixing and packaging of chemicals will be conducted both manually and with automated equipment. Work will require long periods of standing and irregular hours to communicate with multiple shifts.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above information is intended to act as a guide and is not intended as an all-inclusive listing of the required job duties and responsibilities.
Benefits and Compensation:
The employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs which include a defined benefit pension plan, a company-matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and employee assistance program. The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Employee will be eligible for annual merit increases and bonus. The position can be remote or hybrid at Brunswick Hills Twp, Ohio office.

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