Continuous Improvement Manager

Company: Manpower Engineering
Location: Attleboro
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

The primary result expected from the Continuous Improvement Manager is to develop and implement the continuous improvement/lean vision for the organization by coaching, mentoring, and leading teams to establish a culture of continuous improvement across the organization; ensuring adherence to the principles of lean manufacturing, and planning & facilitating strategic plans across multiple plant locations. Tasks PROFILE: Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Plan and implement lean manufacturing strategies to achieve overarching global business strategy.
  • Lead/coordinate lean manufacturing events/activities (i.e., kaizen/continuous improvement, value stream mapping, statistical problem solving, etc.) as required, including the planning of events and resources, training and leading teams, achieving event objectives, and documenting performance.
  • Provide leadership in continuous improvement efforts to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to eradicate production losses.
  • Coach & mentor operations' team, including staff, supervisors, and crew leads on continuous improvement methods & processes to establish a culture where tools and methods are utilized in a standard way to deliver improvements.
  • Develop lean leadership within local operations' team to enable them to lead and execute their own lean activities within the plant according to the business strategy.
  • Transition ownership of completed projects to the local operations' team, and support sustaining activities to ensure results are maintained.
    • Maintain positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively, and to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities.Responsibilities/Expectations:
      • Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
      • Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
      • Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
      • Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.
      • Treat people with dignity and respect.
      • Conduct all business with integrity.
      • Adhere to Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.
      • Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

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