Continuous Improvement Manager - Full Time

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Olive Branch, MS

Expired: May 03, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Onsite: Olive Branch, MS

Required - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

The Continuous Improvement Manager will champion a culture of Continuous Improvement through visible leadership at the site.

OVERVIEW:

Serve as subject matter expert for the site regarding the creation, implementation, and monitoring of Key Process Indicators (KPI'S).
Collaborate with the site's front-line leaders to maintain and improve huddle boards used in the daily management system.
Lead the implementation of critical continuous improvement initiatives including 5S+1.
Lead and facilitate process improvement-based workshops to identify ideas for achieving site productivity goals.
Coach, mentor, and train manufacturing employees in the use of continuous improvement tools including LEAN and Six Sigma.
Complete other ad-hoc activities as required.

This position requires strong leadership skills as you will interact, and project lead multi-functional teams involving Front-Line Leaders and Operations Managers.
You will manage multiple project teams - providing direction to cross functional working to achieve continuous improvement goals consistently.
An action-oriented leader with a proven track record in continuous improvement. You thrive on working in a fast-paced, with a changing business environment.
Proven experience and advanced skills you will bring demonstrated experience managing Lean 6 sigma or continuous improvement in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
A Continuous Improvement champion for Operations. Raising awareness of continuous improvement commitments, facilitating project initiatives to meet organizational goals and communicating progress to stakeholders.
Working with internal partners, maintain operational reporting and work closely with both individual contributors and Front-Line Leaders on achieving success.
Expected to be a subject matter expert with a deep understanding of continuous improvement to achieve results that are characteristic of running successful manufacturing distribution sites.

Requirements:

5-7 yrs. Manufacturing experience
Required - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt preferred
Minimum 3-5+ years of demonstrated experience completing projects using Lean 6 Sigma or continuous improvement
Demonstrated experience in the implementation of continuous improvement techniques in operation and maintenance, including Lean and Six-Sigma
Ability to travel to other company locations as needed
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
An effective change agent, with a proven track record of affecting broad change within a manufacturing organization
Strong organizational skills
Analytical mindset and proven problem-solving capabilities
Strong attention to detail
Enjoy working in a team based collaborative environment
High energy and willingness to take initiative