Manager, Continuous Improvement
Manager, Continuous Improvement
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Job Description
Job Description:
Position Summary:
CI Manager is responsible for influencing Continuous Improvement at the Gaylord Sealing Plant in North America. Position is responsible for ensuring cost savings targets are met effective lean workshops are facilitated GRA/BBPs are implemented and that year over year improvements are achieved and sustained in other Key Performance Indicators.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead facilitate and influence all Continuous Improvement activities for the plant
- Ensure cost savings targets are met and ensure year over year improvements in other Key Performance Indicators
- Oversee project implementation timelines including resources and responsibility charts that drives manufacturing process improvements decreasing total manufacturing costs to achieve budgeted lean savings
- Organize and facilitate reviews of Continuous Improvement scorecard metrics.
- Educate and align employees to the principles practices culture and philosophies of Continuous Improvement
- Create and perform training on Lean Manufacturing tools including Kaizen Value Stream Mapping Problem Solving 6S TPM Material Flow SMED etc.
- Actively participate in setting the plan for achieving future state
- Identify document and maintain financial performance of lean initiatives
- Compile and present lean event summaries lessons learned and major impacts to the plants and NA Division
- Cascade readacross projects among similar manufacturing facilities
- Train/coach/mentor other team members in facilitation techniques
- Coach and mentor other employees how to think and act differently as it relates to waste elimination
- Create and audit processes and systems to ensure sustained improvements and alignment to published standards
- Work closely with all crossfunctional teams to align Continuous Improvement strategies throughout the organization
- Lead special projects and committees related to Continuous Improvement
- May on occasion be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
Education and Qualifications:
- Fluent English
- Bachelors Degree: Engineering preferred
- Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience
- Experience in facilitating at least 10 formal Kaizen workshops with demonstrated results
- Has high energy and experience inspiring and motivating crossfunctional teams
- Previous automotive operations management experience preferred
- Selfstarter with the ability to develop strategies in line with the companys business vision
- Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision manage change develop personnel and strategically plan for Continuous Improvement
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization (from Operators to Vice President) with the ability to influence others across multiple levels of the organization
- Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Must be capable of making decisions based on experience judgment technical competency and support of the objective
- Will be required to make technical decisions from concept to implementation and provide followup evaluation of these courses of action
- Willingness and ability to travel as necessary
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
- Professional Office Environment
- Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
- Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
- Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
Position Type:
RegularAdditional Locations:
Additional Information:
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin genetic information physical or mental disability age veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences whether personal professional or via education or volunteerism we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.Remote Status:
OnsiteRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
