Continuous Improvement Manager - McKinney, United States - Simpson Strong-Tie

Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will support the Branch by developing, executing, and facilitating an enterprise wide lean management system for the SE region. The Continuous Improvement Manager will collaborate with all key stakeholders to lead and facilitate events and document progress to lean goals. You will develop and track key metrics regarding specific LEAN activities.These activities include but are not limited to the following: Kaizen events, STD work development, A3, and Value stream mapping.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

While performing the supervisory responsibilities the employee must represent the Company in the utmost professional manner and in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws; especially when addressing complaints, resolving problems, and all other supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work and performance management. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. Develops and executes a 6-12 month lean transformation roadmap for the branch utilizing the right blend of RIE events, projects and just do it's (JDI) to drive improvements. (40%).

Develops and implements a lean management system and ensures that all elements such as standardized processes, problem solving, and governance are in place to drive sustainable results. Coaches, mentors, and teaches continuous improvement methodologies. Respectfully challenges the status quo and encourages fellow employees to get better every day. (30 %)

Leads and facilitates activities utilizing various lean/continuous improvement tools, such as A3s/PDCA, process mapping, SMED, standard work, variation reduction, and kaizen events to drive business improvement and consistency. Coordinates with third party lean consultants where applicable. (20%)

Benchmarks internally and externally to identify and standardize best practices. Develops metrics and cost tracking mechanisms to quantify safety, quality, cost, and product delivery improvements. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Required Skills and Experience:
  • In-depth knowledge of Lean principles, tools and methodologies.
  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated lean/Six Sigma application and training experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 3 years experience formal leadership experience including team member development.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills: Leads by building relationships and trust at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates respect for people by creating the mindset that performing waste free work exudes the ultimate respect for fellow employees.
  • Process oriented thinker: Focuses on both the process and results. Believes the right process will bring the right results.
  • Effective facilitator of change who thinks innovatively and acts decisively, flexing and adapting positively to challenges.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Technical: working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Simpson computer applications, such as SAP (or similar MRP software). Statistical, CAD, and OEE software.
• Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creates accurate, factual, and punctual reports, and shares information and ideas with others in a timely manner. Listens carefully and attentively. Make presentations that are engaging and effective.
• Problem Solver: Is able to solve complex problems using various tools and get to the root cause. Utilizes facts and data analysis to drive preventative thinking into the application of countermeasures.
• Accountability & Dependability:Meets commitments, works independently, accepts ownership of projects and outcomes, takes personal responsibility and sets objectives/standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements, and shows a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Analysis/Reasoning:Ability to deal with problems with many variables in standardized and non-standardized situations. Ability to utilize statical tools and software to derive multiple solutions
• Ability to Execute:Targets and achieves results, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, and accepts accountability. Have the experience and skills to challenge the status quo and facilitate change for the better through kaizen events, large-scale projects, mini-workshops, and daily JDI activities.
• Innovation: Brings and fosters new ideas to challenge the status quo, pursue ongoing improvements, support changes for the better, and solve problems creatively as a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job will require 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt position located in McKinney, TX.

RELOCATION

Relocation will be considered for this position.

Pay

$ $151300 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here:

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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