Continuous Improvement Manager - New Berlin, United States - Global Search Network

Description

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical degree
• 5+ years of related experience in CPG Manufacturing
• 5+ years in Continuous Improvement roles in implementing CI programs preferably lean manufacturing, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training or certification

Responsible for the overall process standardization to continuously improve cost competitiveness while supporting a sustainable operation via employee safety, ergonomics, and planet care metrics. This position is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and leading the implementation of changes that drive detectable and measurable improvements while driving lean culture throughout the organization.

Summary:

• Leads implementation of Lean Enterprise Management system across the Manufacturing Plant, including Daily Management System, Leader Standard Work, Kaizen Activities, Gemba Walks, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Responsible for implementing and managing Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tracking across the plant, with a year-over-year improvement.
• Execute Productivity Improvements utilizing existing equipment and facilities to maximize internal capacity and reduce manufacturing cost per pound and manufacturing costs as a percent of sales.
• Identifies areas for standardizing processes and equipment utilized across US Manufacturing Plants.
• Coordinates and facilitates 5S, SMED, VSM, and Lean Manufacturing projects as needed.
• Analyze the production flow to identify the 7 wastes and implement the actions to eliminate the losses.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment and software technologies for process automation and cost improvement.
• Assist Engineering team with financial justifications of Capital Investment Projects.
• Develop processes/visual displays to effectively communicate real-time operational performance vs targets and historical performance.
• Manages and maintains the reporting of Productivity Metrics, KPIs, and Scorecards for the Manufacturing Plant.