Site Continuous Improvement Director

Site Continuous Improvement Director at CapstoneONE Search Site Continuous Improvement Director at CapstoneONE Search in Grand Haven, Michigan Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are representing a globally recognized consumer products organization who is actively seeking a Site Continuous Improvement Director due to a recently announced retirement. Reporting to the Vice President, this candidate will be responsible for Lean Manufacturing and CI strategy while executing deployment driving margin through sustainment of plant KPI's/deliverables and waste elimination. •This is a 5 day per week onsite position (no remote/hybrid options). Candidate must be US Citizen or US Permanent Resident for consideration due to ITAR regulations •

POSITION OVERVIEW

Candidate will assume ownership over the Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement function of a $1B+ operation. Act as a resource to the organization for the use of continuous improvement techniques such as the Hochin, Kaizen and various Lean Manufacturing techniques and other improvement methods. Direct the activities of the CI group including their interaction with maintenance function, Operations to drive site wide improvements. Lead capital management, inventory control, and others as required. Oversee CI development and training; facilitate special CI events activities to drive 6S, plant improvement performance in capitalizing on removing waste and improvement of yield, and production processes. Drives engagement with production personnel to participate suggest improvement opportunities. Demonstrated ability to effect change in a manufacturing environment and ensure improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and deliver continuous improvement training.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in technical field is preferred/degree required. Candidate should possess at least 5-10 years of CI/Lean manufacturing ownership in high speed manufacturing environment Highly organized, able to work with limited direction, aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking supervision, motivated to successfully meet deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with other attractive perks. Relocation assistance may be available for highly-qualified candidates outside of the immediate geographic area.