Lean Sigma Manager

WHO WE AREAt Seaman Corporation we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality high-performance fabrics that protect our planet our people and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics supplying products to customers around the Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our companys continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources we can drive sustainable growth across the entire Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems geomembrane liners truck tarps architectural structures and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators designers consultants engineers and installers for quality solutions start to WE OFFERCompany performance bonus in addition to base salaryFlexible work opportunities including flex development opportunities including tuition reimbursement course training and networkingA competitive benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) with company match paid time off (PTO) volunteer time off (VTO) and paid holidaysFun and engaging activities including department outings holiday parties and our annual company-wide dinnerSeaman Corporation is seeking a LeanSigma Manager to join our Bristol Operations team! This position will report to the Plant Manager. Position SummaryThe LeanSigma Manager is responsible for leading developing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives across the Bristol Operations. This role drives LeanSigma methodologies to support business objectives and advance operational excellence focusing on improvements in cost quality efficiency and overall value creation. The LeanSigma Manager partners with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities drive measurable outcomes and foster a culture of operational Duties and ResponsibilitiesIdentify prioritize and develop targeted continuous improvement opportunities aligned with plant and business and sustain LeanSigma methods and across Operations through training coaching and hands-on with production engineering quality supply chain finance and other departments to eliminate waste and improve cash flow profitability and return on kaizen events and cross-functional project teams to address operational challenges by defining scope building actionable plans and delivering measurable results on safety quality delivery and cost. Coach and mentor associates at all levels to embed Lean thinking and continuous improvement tools (e.g. 5S SMED A3 etc.).Maintain a visible shop-floor presence; partner with engineers technicians and production associates being fully engaged in the identification resolution and follow-through of process issues and value stream mapping KPI analysis impact/difficulty assessments and related tools to guide improvement and enhance systems for planning reporting and tracking of continuous improvement and deliver regular performance updates and project status for senior a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through hands on engagement training and duties as degree in Business Engineering or related discipline; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification five (5) years leading Lean Six Sigma or similar change initiatives in a manufacturing or technical strong leadership ability to lead teams manage multiple projects and deliver measurable analytical communication and problemsolving with ERP/MES and Mini-Tab Whats RightSafety: Safety is our priority and everyones responsibility. If you see something unsafe you are called to say Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their : Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all TogetherCollaboration: We must share openly with one another listen actively and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground. Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the SolutionsEntrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions to our obstacles. Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the : At the end of the day results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the ResponsibilitiesNoneTravel Requirements5-10%