Lean CI Manager
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Job Location:
Brownsville, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Lean Continuous Improvement Manager leads the deployment of Lean manufacturing principles to improve safety quality delivery cost and productivity across manufacturing operations. This role partners closely Operations Excellence team and plant leadership to implement lean basics as a foundation improve process stability and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead North American Lean Steering Council
- Leading process improvement initiatives
- Own & report KPI related to the maturity of the Lean program (Lean KPIs Productivity improvements Cost reduction etc) including lean assessment by plant
- Process Optimization: Analyze operational conditions to identify waste and implement Lean Manufacturing projects that optimize manufacturing processes
- Drive implementation of best practices across multiple facilities
- Promote and lead implementation of standard processes across operations group
- Develop and build systematic approach to a lean culture with training and mentoring workforce members in Lean tools and CI techniques.
- Develop Operations leadership as Coaches to support and maintain the CI culture
- Change Management act as a hands-on change agent challenging the status quo and fostering a culture of ownership and results across functional boundaries.
- Visual Management:Maintain visual controls to communicate track and sustain performance results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical electrical Industrial)- preferred- will consider other backgrounds
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing- Lean or Continuous Improvement roles.
- Proven ability to lead shop-floor improvement initiatives.
- Excellent facilitation communication and coaching skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt minimum
Preferred Skills:
- Lean Certification Silver or Bronze
- Leading Programs for Mutli- Site Structure
- Manufacturing Leadership Experience- Supervisor Production/ Plant Management
- Strong Influencing Skills
- Self Motivated
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Frequent hands-on work around production machinery
- Must be comfortable with shop floor conditions
- Ability to climb stairs
- Travel up to 40%
- On site daily
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
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