Vp, Continuous Improvement - Saint Petersburg, United States - Ivy Technology

Ivy Technology

Verified Company

Saint Petersburg, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Date:
May 9, 2024- Country/Region: US- Company: Ivy Technology, LLC- Location: St Petersburg, FL, US, 33701
Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of the continuous improvement strategy for Ivy, aligning with the overall organizational objectives.
Advise management on project selection, resource integration, and prioritization.
Manage a resource pipeline for recommended Lean and Engineering initiatives.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement within operations.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives and track progress over time.
Assist in evaluating all sites for Lean and Engineering operations readiness.
Define time estimates for proposed Engineering projects.
Manage Lean Coach Certification process.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement within operations.
Ensure Lean principles are implemented at each location.
Develop standard procedures to support the Lean and Engineering roadmap.
Establish support structures for Global Lean Managers and Lean Managers.
Lead and coordinate assessments for immediate improvements to Lean and Engineering processes.
Explore metrics to monitor progress in quality, velocity, and cost reductions.
Conduct and coordinate Lean/Best Practice/Continuous Improvement training.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Corporate Lean Maturity Index.
Monitor and continuously improve the Lean initiative's productivity and quality of operations.
Proficient in Lean tools and processes to share knowledge on a global scale.
Collaborate with executives and management to implement plans and recommendations.
Report Global Lean and Engineering Program status to the executive team.

Skills Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering management, with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.
Proven track record of leading successful continuous improvement initiatives within engineering organizations, resulting in tangible business outcomes.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute longterm continuous improvement strategies.
Resultsoriented mindset, with a passion for driving operational excellence and delivering measurable results.
Change management expertise, with the ability to drive cultural transformation and organizational change.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of complex issues and develop effective solutions.
Experience working in a fastpaced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to change and drive innovation.

Nearest Major Market:
Tampa