Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Manager manages, analyzes, maintains, and optimizes the organizational performance of North America plants to drive profitable performance of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the company’s strategic goals and makes decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations.
2. Establishes systems to collect metrics, analyze productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals.
3. Analyze and understand processes in various departments, identifying areas of waste or inefficiency.
4. Lead, develop and execute improvement strategies, including change management activities in alignment with Camaco’s Manufacturing System requirements.
5. Ensures robust plant safety and security procedures and training are in place and that operations are in compliance with all required regulations.
6. Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
7. Conduct continuous improvement training and workshops for staff at all levels.
8. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and make necessary adjustments.
9. Use a range of tools and methodologies such as Six Sigman, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen to drive process improvements.
10. Maintain reports of continuous improvement activities and present progress to senior management as needed.
11. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and work closely with other managers and stakeholders to ensure that changes are implemented smoothly and efficiently.
12. Drives lean manufacturing and Camaco Manufacturing System (CAMS) principles and practices through the manufacturing facilities.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in business, operations, engineering, supply chain management or related field.
2. Experience with Automation of production processes, robotic welding, assembly lines and stamping process;
3. Proven work experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
4. Strong project management skills.
5. Outstanding analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities
6. Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Prior Continuous Improvement manager experience
2. Experience in welded assembly and stamping operations
3. Tool and Die background

Competencies

1. Business and Financial Acumen
2. Communication
3. Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
4. Critical Evaluation
5. Ethical Practice
6. Lean Manufacturing
7. APQP, SPC, FMA, FMEA/Control Plan, & 8D Problem Solving
8. Leadership
9. Employee Engagement and Relations
10. Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
11. Environmental, Health & Safety
12. Proficient in MS Office programs and ERP systems (Plex experience a major plus)

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will have no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move products or tools and supplies, up to 40 pounds.