Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Summary:

The focus of this role is to lead and inspire a team of specialists in identifying, assessing, and harnessing opportunities for operational improvement across the organization. A primary objective will be to instill a culture of continuous improvement that drives efficiency, innovation, and growth throughout the company.

Responsibilities and Activities:

Leadership and Team Development:

Foster continuous improvement skills and cultivate a mindset of ongoing growth and excellence throughout the organization

Process Analysis and Improvement:

Analyze existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and utilize proven methodologies such as PDCA, Lean Six Sigma, and KATA to develop solutions.

Project Oversight:

Oversee the progression of continuous improvement projects and collaborate with stakeholders to implement change.

Data Analysis and Problem-Solving:

Analyze data to identify and resolve operational problems, using data-driven insights and process control techniques.

Project Team Leadership:

Establish and lead cross-functional project teams.

Cost-Benefit Analysis:

Analyze improvement ideas to determine their cost-effectiveness, impact, and associated risks.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare comprehensive post-project assessment reports, documenting the impact of initiatives compared to established goals and targets.

Competencies:

Leading and Managing People:

Motivating, developing, and directing people

Systems Analysis:

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Complex Problem Solving:

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Change Management:

Create and execute a strategy to support the adoption of changes required by an improvement initiative.

Active Listening:

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being

Qualifications:

BS in a technical field or 3+ years of work experience in quality and process improvement. Experience managing others. Experience in leading projects. Authorized to work in the US. Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts is a plus. Willing to travel, approximately 10-20%