Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Team LeaderAstenJohnson Clinton South CarolinaFull-Time Salaried ExemptMake an Impact Where Quality Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Come TogetherAre you a manufacturing leader who sees opportunities where others see problems Do you enjoy digging into data finding the true root cause of an issue developing people and turning improvement ideas into measurable resultsAstenJohnson is seeking a Continuous Improvement Team Leader for our Clinton South Carolina manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on product quality process capability efficiency customer satisfaction and overall site wont simply manage improvement projects. Youll lead the Continuous Improvement function develop your team partner closely with Manufacturing and help shape how our Clinton operation performs and AstenJohnsonAstenJohnson has a history in the paper industry dating back to 1790 and today our products support pulp and paper manufacturers around the world. Papermakers in more than 56 countries rely on AstenJohnson products and technical combine the resources and opportunities of a global organization with the teamwork and hands-on environment of a manufacturing our Clinton facility youll join a team focused on Safety Quality On-Time Delivery Productivity and Innovation. Safety is a core value supported by our Zero Accident Culture built around accountability commitment and also offers eligible Associates a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical dental and vision coverageCompany-paid basic life and AD&D insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage401(k) with a 100% company match on Associate contributions up to 6%Paid vacation and holidaysHealth and wellness programsEmployee Assistance ProgramAdditional voluntary benefit options and wellness incentivesWhat Youll DoAs the Continuous Improvement Team Leader youll lead the people processes and initiatives that help make our operation :Lead coach and develop the Continuous Improvement Team creating accountability for execution and measurable the sites Lean/Continuous Improvement program establishing a strong cadence for projects reviews follow-up and sustained manufacturing and quality data to identify opportunities to reduce waste process variation and product root-cause investigations into off-spec product and process issues and drive sustainable corrective closely with Manufacturing to improve product quality repeatability efficiency and customer as a knowledgeable connection between field Associates and the Clinton Continuous Improvement team regarding product issues and improvement technical support to site operations and product and continuously improve the sites ISO Quality capital planning related to equipment process and quality as a member of the sites Operations Business Team (OBT).Help manage materials supplier relationships obsolescence planning and variant SOPs and workforce development efforts to improve process and product key trials product and process modifications and new product launches with product managers and meaningful reports statistics and analysis that help leadership understand improvement performance and make informed Associate involvement and create an environment where ideas problem-solving and continuous improvement are part of how we work every support AstenJohnsons safety culture and demonstrate safe leadership in everything you travel to other AstenJohnson locations and customer mills may be Were Looking ForWere looking for a leader who combines technical manufacturing knowledge analytical thinking and the ability to develop people and drive ideal candidate brings:Strong Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) manufacturing experience preferred; significant industrial textile manufacturing experience may also be leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with a record of improving quality processes and measurable business analytical skills and experience using manufacturing and quality data to identify problems and determine root implementing corrective actions that deliver sustainable Improvement knowledge and structured problem-solving aptitude and a strong understanding of manufacturing ability to adapt and lead effectively in a changing manufacturing written and verbal communication ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on results.A self-reliant goal-driven approach and the confidence to exercise sound independent & CertificationBachelors degree in Textile Engineering or a related engineering fieldLean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higherThe OpportunityThis position reports directly to the Site Leader and works closely with Manufacturing and HR to achieve site the right manufacturing leader this is an opportunity to influence much more than a Continuous Improvement department. Youll have the ability to develop people improve processes solve meaningful manufacturing challenges and help drive the performance of the entire Clinton you enjoy asking How can we make this better and then bringing people data and disciplined problem-solving together to make it happen wed like to hear from whats next with is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law.