Continuous Improvement Lead

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Who We Are:

Transco Railway Products Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned a reputation for honesty integrity and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong growing global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Lead reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading continuous improvement activities to achieve the targeted savings for a plant operation. The individual will actively promote and facilitate the use of continuous improvement methods (e.g. LEAN tools root cause analysis waste reduction etc.) to improve performance in safety quality performance and cost every day. This position is responsible for working directly with and influencing all levels of employees within the plant.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effective facilitation and execution of Value Stream Maps and Kaizen/Impact Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation pre-work identification and completion delivery of results in Kaizen/Impact week regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).

• Independently identifies process gaps recommends and implements process improvement.

• Management of the lean transformational activities and projects at a plant.

• Provide formal and informal training coaching and mentoring to employees: must be able to translate concepts to local situations and help individuals and teams progress in understanding and correct application for sustainable business improvements.

• Coach process owners how to use engineering and Lean methods to achieve operational excellence.

• Establishes and implements performance measures. Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the plant objectives.

• Work with site leadership to conduct assessments of critical site and business needs. Actively partnering with process owners to ensure results delivered / future state achieved and ability to connect the dots in the Operations function and ensure business priorities come first.

• Establish agenda and frequency and lead the regular Management Review meetings. Develop a thorough effective and timely continuous improvement plan to address the top business needs.

• Drive process improvement activities to achieve dramatic improvement in the key business metrics of safety quality delivery cost and employee development.

• Develop personal and plant competency in the application of continuous improvement methods and Lean tools.

• Lean: Proficiency with: Creating Cell Designs Managing Material Flow Design Plan for Every Part Systems (PFEP) Setting up/operation of Kanban Lean Mfg. Systems Developing and most important managing to: Leader Standard Work Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and other digital work-enabling systems.

• Ability to effectively communicate through computer writing and voice with a diverse workforce

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to tour the facility during multiple shifts to assess learning and development opportunities including troubleshooting process performance metrics

• Strong relationship-building capabilities with diverse stakeholders (e.g. peers frontline workforce plant management etc.)

• Energy enthusiasm and initiative to create programs and drive outcomes balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to lead and influence others without formal control to achieve desired results

• Ability to travel 10% to other facilities/shops.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelors degree preferred in Engineering Business Supply Chain or operations related field

• Minimum 3-yrs experience required working in the Distribution Warehousing and/or Manufacturing Transportation Supply Chain Logistics industry

What We Offer:

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Benefits on Day 1

• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Vacation Benefits

• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution

Dont worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools technology and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.

It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to recruit hire train promote and compensate persons in all job without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or sexual orientation gender identify protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.