Continuous Improvement Manager
Waterloo, IA
$120-150K+ plus 15% bonus
Our Waterloo, Iowa manufacturing client is looking to hire a Continuous Improvement Manager. The Continuous Improvement Manager will provide the leadership, coaching, support and project management to the organization to support the companys lean transformation. This position will identify areas of potential improvement and work with company Leaders to realize the improvement potential by using tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 6S, Daily Management, Standard Work, Pull Systems and Problem- Solving Process.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for successfully deploying sustainable standard leadership and lean tools throughout organization including but not limited to; Daily Management, Standard Work, Leadership Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Pull System, Visual Management and A3 thinking.
Help to establish an organizational culture of Continuous Improvement by acting as a coach and mentor to all levels of the organization.
Through the use of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, or other similar technique identify processes and eliminate 8 level waste within the organization that can achieve a significant gain.
Continually challenge conventional thinking by challenging current processes and procedures in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Models what it means to be a change agent within the organization.
Work with organizational Leaders to build Kaizen funnel and opportunities for improvement
Facilitates Kaizen Events and coaches team members on Kaizen preparation and post-Kaizen action implementation
Work closely with the Business Unit to identify and deploy meaningful KPIs
Provide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent (advanced degree helpful)
Lean Certified or equivalent experience
Experience with Toyota Production System or company with similar system preferred
5 or more years of experience in Continuous Improvement, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role and demonstrated track record of implementation success.
Excellent analytical, project management and presentation skills
Must possess strong computer skills with background with ERP Systems and Microsoft Office.