Position Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional process improvement teams throughout the organization, utilizing subject matter expertise and business transformation concepts and tools to include Project Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Management and Six Sigma.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with organizational leadership to assess activities across the enterprise to determine the greatest opportunities for process change resulting in improved customer service, expense management and execution.
- Support the development of lean processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training, and employee involvement.
- Lead, develop, and coach associates at all levels on lean manufacturing practices.
- Lead and manage cross-functional improvement teams resulting in associate skill and knowledge development and performance improvements. Develop project plans to include goals, tactics, financial impact and timelines.
- Contribute to the prioritization of potential business transformation projects. Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- Develop and implement management tools and performance dashboards.
- Embed management routines to drive execution, focus and results in all improvement projects.
- Collaborate with functional leaders on requirements for the selection and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and technology.
- Collaborate with continuous improvement professional organizations to learn innovative Lean Management, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques with the goal of professional development for you and your team.
Qualifications:
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in project management
- 3+ years of experience in business transformation and process improvement using Lean Management, Six Sigma and/or other proven problem solving/continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with change management and influencing organizational culture change.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority
- Proficient in MS Excel to include statistical analysis, data collection, charts and pivot tables
Experience Preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a supply chain management role with a large consumer goods organization
- 5+ years of experience with change management and influencing organizational culture change
- Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Advanced statistical analysis capabilities
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
