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Phoenix, AZ

Continuous Improvement Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Maggio LLC

Phoenix, AZ

Continuous Improvement Manager

Manage and evaluate the Continuous Improvement staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc
Formal training in Change Management, Continuous Improvement (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizan, Workout), Performance Management
Manage and develop a high performing Continuous Improvement team
Works with management to identify and establish project selection criteria with an emphasis on overall process and quality improvement
Work closely with Operations Management, Plant Manager, and Human Resources to establish a team culture at the lines
Work with the Site Steering Committee to develop the site continuous improvement plan (CIP) and continuous improvement strategy
Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate waste, driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance

Houston, TX

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Houston, TX

Spinka, Wiegand and Kirlin

Houston, TX

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

EHS - BU liaison on the Process Safety Center of Expertise as an extended team member. Manage the site Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP). Lead process hazard analysis (PHA), the management of change (MOC) system and Pre-startup Safety Review (PSSR) documentation; Develop and maintain engineering documentation for regulatory compliance. BASF Exposure Reduction Process (ERP) leadership, coordination, and implementation via a cultural change
Drive annual Quality Evaluations, measuring compliance of our hotels & resorts to IHG’s Fire Life Safety, Design and Brand Product & Service Standards, and follow up with hotels to ensure that Management Action Plans (MAP) are executed
Working together with hotel teams, to develop various learning systems/platforms and toolkits to better build up the Continuous Improvement capabilities of resort team thus to drive process performance with high linkage to key business objectives
Drive continuous improvement efforts through the use of the Eaton Lean System, Eaton Quality System and ISO9001 corrective and preventative action policies to drive down our cost of non-conformance
Provide prompted analysis and solutions to help greater resort operations team and hotel management teams understand the root causes and execute high impact solutions for Guest Satisfaction. Then together with Regional VP Operations, Regional General Managers, review and approve Action Plans to maintain and drive performance on Guest Satisfaction
Execute performance and career development discussions
Lead / drive a culture of continuous improvement through the use of ACE tools to implement change that strives for ACE Gold performance and supports the Chiller Operations factory transformation plan

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Los Angeles, CA

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Schulist, Pfannerstill and Reichel

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Los Angeles, CA

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

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Serving as member of the plant leadership team to drive improvements in safety, food safety, service, financial results, quality, and employee engagement
Leading the plant wide cost savings program to meet annual targets. This includes identification, validation, coaching and execution of projects
Leading the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metric and process including maintaining measurement standards, facilitating improvement plans and strategies, training, coaching and monthly reporting
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI’s and visual factory tools, and serving as KPLAS / downtime reporting system owner
Continually expanding and enhancing knowledge levels of Kellogg Work Systems, lean manufacturing and industry “best in class” manufacturing cost savings projects and operations practices to develop a culture of continuous improvement
Deploying and coaching Lean practices, 5S, Kaizen, and Kellogg Work Systems tools across all levels of the organization to deliver business results

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

East Carolina University

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Skills Skills

Process/product knowledge, basic statistical knowledge, and organization knowledge
Understand basic business skills and practices. Knowledge/fluency in industry quality management tools
Possesses basic statistical knowledge and the ability to apply statistics to product and process improvement projects
Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure measureable exceptional performance
Strong ability as change agent with demonstrated ability to influence change for results
Ability to manage highly visible, complex projects to a successful end
Prove ability to raise the performance bar – create, promote, and sustain a high performance culture that reinforces accountability
Hands on style and solid communication ability
Project Management skills set -Minitab Knowledge -Visio Knowledge

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Understanding customer (Internal or External) requirements and drive waste reduction from a customer point of view
Respond to the customer in a timely manner as required
Drive customer satisfaction ethos in all areas of responsibility
Form a strong business partnership with customer contacts
Display a "Voice of the customer" mentality
Initiate and track corrective/preventative action plan
Ensure all continuous improvement activities align with Holding and divisional initiative
Facilitate continuous improvement activity and help implement global baselines in all areas of responsibility
Provide leadership and support to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are productive

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Support LN L&P by driving key strategic projects and developing workflows in accordance with Lean, Six Sigma standards
Plan and successfully execute continuous improvement projects to meet goals and support strategic priorities, delivering recommended improvements with supporting business rationale
Improve customer satisfaction and reduce process variation through application of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
Lead cross functional teams that gather information to evaluate current work processes and identify improvement strategies. Process mapping, root cause analysis and benchmarking of processes
Support the implementation of key LN L&P strategic initiatives, improving our ability to deliver on strategic priorities and improving operational effectiveness
Serve as change agent by stimulating, communicating, and institutionalizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and the benefits these capabilities provide
Drive cultural changes across the business and support deployment of the Lean Six Sigma program
Support the development and deployment of an approach and framework for building continuous improvement capabilities across LN L&P
Facilitate rapid improvement events targeting specific improvement opportunities in the business
Educate, coach, and mentor Green and Yellow Belts on Lean Six Sigma tools, methodology and application
Communicate progress to Champions, Business Leaders, and Master Black Belts
Ability to work in a complex and matrixed environment, deliver quickly and adapt to changing demands
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to cultivate strong collaborative working relationships and contacts within work group, across other company functions and with external organizations. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Ability to influence others and drive meaningful change results
Black Belt (Certified). Demonstrated success as a Black Belt
Strong analytic and project management experience working across functional projects. PMI or other relevant professional certification preferred
MBA or equivalent education and experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives
High Level of technical skills including advanced MS Office and Visio skills
Knowledge of information industry and technology preferred

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Drive continuous improvement culture change both internally and externally within the contact centre environment
Drive tactical execution of key initiatives
Act as an internal resource for the principles of lean and process excellence working closely with Disney EMEA business units to deliver GX solutions
Provide the right metrics to measure process quality and productivity, providing meaningful feedback to the internal and external business teams
Develop the required reporting and analytics to review and analyse customer defect data and develop and present the corresponding countermeasures
Develop a governance for operations business teams and our contact centres in their ability to develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly action plans to increase quality and customer experience
Educate internal and external teams on the correlation between customer experience, productivity and process improvement
Gain consensus to push change forward while keeping all stakeholders updated on their required inputs
Establish a partnership with business leaders to develop and lead the continuous improvement strategy across multiple business units
Provide leadership on continuous improvement project selection, scope, definition, and performance to ensure alignment with the GX strategy
Collaborate and communicate with other functions on best practices, internal and external benchmarking, talent development, programs of study and knowledge sharing
3-5+ years’ experience in project management and facilitation of process improvement initiatives across business operations and technology
2+ years’ experience instructing executives, managers, and associates on Lean methodologies
Must be willing to travel as necessary, not more than 25% of time
Facilitation experience between internal and external GX functions
Experience successfully deploying transactional lean, manufacturing lean, variation reduction, and six sigma methodologies
Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt certification minimum
Experience communicating goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of an organization
Decisive, confident, positive attitude and experience with influencing others
Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment when working in stressful situations

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and lead implementation of strategies supporting achievement of ACE Milestones & Silver/Gold goals
Manage / monitor progression of 9 business & support sites through the ACE 12.2 criteria
Identify risks to ACE progression and Associate certification goals and implement mitigations
Interface with ACE Client Manager and UTAS ACE Office
Facilitate the annual Policy Deployment Planning process and monthly reviews for AMFMS
Educate and train leaders and employees on ACE tools and other continuous improvement methods and processes
Ensure ACE tools (e.g. QCPC, Relentless Root Cause Analysis) are used across the organization to reduce lead times and the cost of poor quality and improve product first pass yield and on-time delivery
Facilitate strategic Kaizen Events, including Value Stream mapping, 3P, Cell Design, and Macro Planning
Drive the organization to recognize and attain best in class performance and processes through benchmarking activities inside and outside of the UTC businesses. Support standard work development efforts for Quality & ACE business processes
Facilitate goal setting, coordinating timelines, budget/staffing requirements, sharing best practices and celebrating successes
Motivate and mentor others and lead by example through active participation

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Leads and directs the Division’s CI Program, identifies opportunities for improvement, cost reduction and avoidance; leads long and short term projects aimed at waste elimination and enhancing production efficiencies; subject matters may include plant floor and work center layout, material handling, and material selection
Establishes current and long range objectives, plans, and policies in support of Program objectives, and directs resources to achieve objectives. Monitors performance against plan and ensures that goals are met
Works with management to identify and establish project selection criteria with an emphasis on overall process and quality improvement
Support Lean/CI culture by coaching, motivating and developing continuous improvement skills in all levels in the organization
Develop and manage cross-functional teams to meet project objectives. Monitors productivity of groups and individuals, recommends changes where desirable. Provides leadership and support to team
Creates and/or facilitates process design changes by integrating new systems and/or processes with existing ones. Provides guidance to develop a team-based organization focused on project goals and objectives
Develops performance measurement tracking mechanisms to support project objectives
Reviews Management reports to ensure projects achieve stated goals and support business objectives
Maintains appropriate contact with management, supervision, and plant manufacturing to ensure that CI performance is meeting objectives. Responsible to assure that CI projects are appropriately championed to assure timely completion of CI projects
Plan, coordinate, and direct workshops and Kaizen events
Manage compliance to Mafact Scorecard; confuct internal and external audits as required
Develop metrics that encourage and promote continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or business
Minimum 5 years diverse professional and managerial experience including financial/budget responsibility, management leadership, and strategic decision making/leadership in a manufacturing environment
3 – 5 years experience in Lean Manufacturing in an automotive manufacturing environment
Demonstrated strong communication skills to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers
Strong negotiating and communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to work with peers in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas
Demonstrated leadership and management skills in support of company management systems and philosophies. Must be able to develop and lead cohesive teams
Demonstrated skills in using quality and statistical control tools, and the ability to teach these to others
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit with occasional walking required
Repetitive motion involved in typing and keying affecting fingers, hands and wrists
The noise level in the work environment is usually low
Works mainly in office area but may spend time on shop floor

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develops and manages cross-functional teams and Continuous Improvement project leaders to meet project objectives. Monitors productivity of groups and individuals, recommends changes where desirable. Provides leadership and support to team
Creates and/or facilitates process design changes by integrating new systems and/or processes with existing ones. Provides guidance to Group Leaders and other project staff as needed to develop a team-based organization focused on project goals and objectives
Develop performance measurement tracking mechanism to support project objectives. Review management reports to ensure projects achieve stated goals and support business objectives. Able to take an organization to the upper/top performers in Magna for MAFACT/WCM
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Specific degree requirements will vary based on area supported but professional and managerial experience including management leadership, and strategic decision making/leadership in a manufacturing environment lean capacity will stand out and set a candidate apart

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead teams within a matrix organization to ACE Pilots to drive the DRSS sites to ACE Silver/Gold performance levels, by applying the ACE Operating System
Work with DRSS leadership to define and achieve the ACE strategic vision
Coach, develop and manage DRSS ACE resources
Plan, lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement events, including Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Cell Design and Macro Planning
Drive improvement of foundational ACE principles, including 5S, VSM, TPM, RRCA, Standard Work and Process Capability
Facilitate the annual Policy Deployment Planning process and monthly reviews for DRSS
Ensure ACE tools are used across the organization to reduce lead times and the cost of poor quality and improve product first pass yield and on-time delivery
Drive the organization to recognize and attain best in class performance and processes through benchmarking activities inside and outside the UTC Businesses
Assist in the implementation of Standard Factory including coaching/guiding the DRSS Site Lean Transformation Plans, to integrate production with logistics and drive/facilitate the site leadership to execute the plan. This includes manufacturing cell design, material presentation/line feeding, takted material delivery and establishing pull systems with suppliers to minimize inventory and improve on-time delivery

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; at least five years of durable goods manufacturing management experience required. MBA with Operations focus or Master of Science-Operations preferred
Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughout improvement
Hands-on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM)
Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results
Coordinate and guide improvement projects and manage projects from original concept (current state) through final implementation (future state) delivering against cost, schedule and performance criteria
Develop, document and deploy standardized processes and standard work
Develops project plans for plant level and each improvement activity with specific timelines and follow ups to ensure improvements are sustained
Educates, mentors and coaches team members on operations improvement and Lean manufacturing principles
Ensures improvement activities are aligned with strategy deployment and will improve plant critical goals
Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements
Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results
Identify continuous improvement training and development opportunities
Interface with all areas affected by the project which may include internal and external customers, business units, and other various departments
Leads cross functional teams (all levels) through problem solving activities and improvement projects to eliminate waste, reduce cost, and drive operational excellence
Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization
Uses data to analyze complex problems to produce tactical and strategic decisions to improve safety, quality, and reliability
Consumer products or food company and plant experience, either technical or production (7 years)
Engineering: electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial (7 years)
Project management (7 years)
Supervising professional and nonexempt partners, which may include project teams and contractors (7 years)
Advanced knowledge of project management techniques directing professionals

Lean & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

As an expert in the use of the Lean tools / methods with a comprehensive knowledge of Six Sigma and descriptive statistics, lead and manage the completion of continuous improvement projects within a given timeframe to meet the department or facility goals in productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety. Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling teams to implement RfS (Repetitive Flexible Supply), a globally sponsored planning methodology
Engage and inspire the manufacturing, warehouse and maintenance employees to recognize process improvement opportunities and actively participate in the realization / validation of their suggestions utilizing the appropriate Lean /CI approach (5S, Standard work, Visual Management, Short Interval Control, etc.)
Use your data fluency and expert level Excel skills to transform data into usable / insightful information related to work center performance, equipment capability, scrap reduction, downtime elimination and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Work with cross functional teams to gain process knowledge by determining and documenting key manufacturing process parameters with regards to equipment performance and product quality
Prepare and deliver formal/informal Lean/CI training and coaching to employees
Provide monthly report outs to the CI Director on completed projects and assist in presentation to plant Executive Director and other leaders as required
5 Years of relative experience
Regulated industry (food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics) experience (CI, production supervision, maintenance, supporting function) preferred
Demonstrated successful lean sigma project management capabilities
Expert level Excel skills, familiarity with SAP and Minitab

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Establish management and measurement systems to identify areas of business performance gaps
Participate in planning and improvement to close the gaps
Work with leadership to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives using ACE tools to generate productivity and profitability gains and reduce turn-around times and improve customer satisfaction
Lead cross-functional teams at various facilities through Lean, CI and Six Sigma Process Improvement efforts to drive KPI improvements in quality, delivery, and cost through application of the ACE tools
Lead the ACE Council/Guidance Management Team, support organizational development, and lead Policy Deployment and Macro Planning for site
Provide organization development through training, teaching, coaching and mentoring of leaders and employees
Plan and lead site through formal assessments to improve and sustain ACE Certifications
Other activities and tasks as required

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Quality leadership to drive ACE initiatives and transformation activities while driving improvement in overall quality KPIs and value stream performance
Develop Group Quality’s Gold Plan
Work with group leaders to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives to achieve business results using Process Management tools (SIPOC, Control Tower, Impact/Maturity analysis, MFA, QCPC)
Coach, facilitate and lead improvement events including Value Stream Mapping, Process certification and Root Cause Analysis
Value stream quality metric reporting including the Quality Control Tower, Executive Committee Quality Scorecard and OMM input which include escapes, scrap, rework & repair, compliance events, supplier escape analysis, program yield and other key Quality KPI
Work closely with MC&O, P&WC and Aftermarket organizations to understand quality performance and drive systemic improvements

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Process rationalisation –continually reviewing all processes within Customer Service to ensure they are fit-for-purpose, and are as efficient as possible to ensure reduced handling time and a more effective result for the Customer
Create a library of processes – ensuring that we do not have any single points of failure with our processes and to make locating, reviewing and refining easy
Reporting – giving an ability to measure success both financially and in terms of time saved for our Customers
Knowledge – keeping all process-based knowledge fresh, current and interesting to read
Communication – ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of current and future workload including successes gained
Time-in-motion studies – obtaining feedback from sitting with individuals in Customer Service to enable proactive improvements in processes as well as accurate timings before and after process rationalisation takes place
Creating a feedback-loop direct with Customer Service Consultants so that they can highlight misaligned processes as they occur
Complaint/Customer feedback RCA – determine the root causes of negative Customer sentiment and work to eliminate these in the future

Lean Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Work with cell/site/value stream leaders to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives to achieve business results using best practice Process Management tools
Champion, develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and knowledge about related methodologies/ activities (Lean, Six Sigma) across all areas of the site with a strong focus on manufacturing and operations
Establish appropriate improvement strategies based on the nature of opportunities. ( Lead time reduction = VSM/Lean, major process change = 3P)
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate (also statistical) analysis and synthesize recommendations

ACE / Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Apply the ACE operating system (Lean and Quality tools) including 5S, TPM, Lean Cell Design, Standard Work, Policy Deployment, Pull systems (kanban & supermarket), Root Cause/Corrective Action, Process Capability, Design of Experiments, etc
Provide daily direction, coaching and mentoring of an ACE Pilot with direction from the ICAMS ACE Manager
Lead and support initiatives to help the organization meet deployment goals for ACE to achieve ACE Silver in 2017
Drive continuous improvement using the fundamentals of lean, six sigma, and employee involvement
Plan, lead, facilitate and champion continuous improvement events, event teams, and other project teams
Coach leaders and employees to drive improvements in the performance of production and support processes through Process management and improving Process maturity
Ensure ACE tools are used across the organization to reduce process lead times, improve cost of poor quality, first pass yield and on-time delivery
Facilitate Value Stream mapping workshops and utilize various ACE tools such as MFA, 5S, TPM, Setup Reductions, Kanban, etc
Lead and participate in benchmarking activities inside and outside of UTC businesses
Co-chair the Cheshire ACE Council including agenda creation/publication, publication of meeting minutes, meeting facilitation and coordination of action item closure
Support Standard Factory, Process Based Organization (PBO) and Lean Transformation efforts for the site

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Creates and/or facilitates process design changes by integrating new systems and/or processes with existing ones. Provides guidance to Grp Leaders/ Engineers and other project staff as needed to develop a team-based organization focused on project goals and objectives
Develop performance measurement tracking mechanism to support project objectives. Review management reports to ensure projects achieve stated goals and support business objectives
Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves
Process/product knowledge, basic statistical knowledge, and organization knowledge
Strong communication and team leadership skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings
Proven success in problem analysis and problem solving
Project management skills to lead a team to complete a project
Possess a detailed understanding of customer requirements
Understand basic business skills and practices. Knowledge/fluency in industry quality management tools

Site Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop process improvement initiatives (e.g., supplier business processes and practices) in order to benefit the ACCO Brands system and Customers by directing raw materials supply chain activities, involving external suppliers, functional peers, customer teams and/or cross-functional teams
Review facility capability and environment (e.g. Manufacturing Equipment, technology, systems, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield) in order to recommend process improvements
Focus on 5S and Lean Initiatives
Implement raw materials supply chain programs (e.g., quality service Cell optimization, kaizens, process improvements with suppliers in order to improve quality and raw materials supply chain efficiencies
Document current state processes and business systems and compare to benchmarking data and/or best practices in order to identify performance gaps
Provide direction, leadership and coaching to members of a project team you are leading
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years
3+ years’ experience in a Supply Chain management or Manufacturing role
1+ years’ experience in a project management role
MS Excel, PowerPoint
Continuous Improvement practical and theoretical knowledge
Good ability to coach and lead

Rapid Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Drive Culture Change – Drive fact-based decision making throughout the organization
Duties will include project management, delivery of savings through improved processes, leadership and support of projects
Will utilize system skills (data pull and analysis) frequently

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Having capabilty and skills to deliver projects in a professional manner
Lead project post implementation reviews and continuous improvement
Having the ability to be trained and train other business leaders in ECI methodology
Have strong business accumen and process understanding
Lead business and process reviews to challenge the status quo and lead change within the business to drive profitable growth, innovation and operational excellence
Strong leadership and organization skills
Open to new ideas and concepts
Capacity and drive to work autonomously and show initiative
High level of verbal and written communication
Minimum 10 years of experience in a Senior Finance role with a strong understanding of business processes
Process improvement subject matter expertise: Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt
A background within the White Goods / Consumer Goods industry

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Review current state of Power Group and work collaboratively with Corporate Continuous Improvement to create/action roadmaps for all plants; prioritize most significant and challenging issues facing the business
Align the efforts and develop the capabilities of plant Continuous Improvement leaders through coaching, teaching, and sharing of best practices; ensure that activities are consistent with and built upon Kohler’s CIM System
Provide input for and lead by example on improvement of key strategic business goals and metrics; metrics include, but are not limited to, lead time, inventory turns, Internal and External Quality, Safety Incident Rate, Unit Productivity, etc
Create material and provide training for Power Group associates that supports the development of Continuous Improvement competencies; work alongside plant Continuous Improvement leaders to create, maintain and improve business standards
Guide teams via a hands on approach; partner to select projects/initiatives that will result in significant business impact; develop and provide financial and/or business justification for projects
Provide project management expertise for cross-functional teams; drive teams toward timely and thorough completion of projects
Bachelor’s Degree required. Engineering degree preferred
5+ years experience with tools and methods in a Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma environment
Ability to teach, mentor, and coach across multiple levels of an operation
Maintain the highest level of honesty and integrity with in Power Group and Kohler Company
Proven ability to use systematic problem solving to solve technical challenges
Multi-site responsibility for system deployment (Quality or CI) with proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
Excellent team facilitation skills; builds teams in a collaborative work style; experience in team building and motivating others
Strong leadership and change agent skills; able to overcome obstacles using positive facilitation, teamwork, and influence through building and maintaining relationships
Ability to travel up to 35% of the time, both domestic and international. There might be more travel required at first

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Manage projects and implement sustainable solutions through delivering successful Lean 6 Sigma initiatives that typically cross functional areas, and utilize specific tools and techniques with a an overall Total Cost of Ownership focus. Support the Green Belts within the team to ensure timely project execution and implementation of pragmatic, sustainable solutions
Accountable for supporting Mars Petcare annual cost savings targets
Lead and develop a team of highly engaged and collaborative individuals by driving engagement, high performance collaboration and stretch developing initiatives
Works with business leadership to identify, define and scope Lean 6 Sigma improvement opportunities
Lead, coach and develop Green Belts and project team members based upon Mars Petcare’s CI/L6S standards. Give and support Green Belt training and certification
Develops and applies necessary technical skills to deliver improvement results (such as Lean, 6 Sigma, VSM, etc.)
Engages process/department personnel in all phases of Lean 6 Sigma improvement efforts (including Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC projects, creating Standard Work, and 6 Sigma ways of working)
Develops strong technical network with cross functional leadership
Serves as a technical resource to support other Lean 6 Sigma analyses, as requested
Maintains appropriate project documentation including project charter, progress updates and final reports to ensure sustainable savings
Captures and communicates significant learnings to enable best practice-sharing and replication
Deep Supply Chain process knowledge
Proven ability to lead teams and projects
Self-motivated with excellent organization skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks as well as prioritize work
Strong customer focus and service orientation
Knowledge of MS Office products used for analysis and presentation of data, specifically MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to be consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities to a successful conclusion
Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast paced environment with changing priorities, while maintaining a constant commitment to highest level of quality
Previous PRMS, SAP experience is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or the Equivalent
6 Sigma Black Belt Certification
Minimum 5 years Project Management experience
Minimum 5 years Change Management experience
Minimum 5 years Training/Coaching and Mentoring Experience
Experience with Statistical Tools / Value Stream Mapping software (Minitab, eVSM, etc.)
Functional skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
Successful completion of a drug and background test
5-7 years Supply Chain Management experience / Lean 6 Sigma experience
5-7 years Project Management experience leading cross-functional teams

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Drive behavioural change across the site, including support functions, through coaching and influencing the leadership team at the site
Champions the implementation of IL6S performance metrics across the site ensuring that issues and problems are made visible to all leaders on the site
Drives the IL6S master plan for the site – including the expected outcomes and milestones of the IL6S journey for each phase and drives timely reviews with ANZ / AMEA Counterparts
Accountable for the successful linkage of the pillars across the site – ensuring all pillars are aligned to the step change in behaviours across the site
Provides reasonable, yet stretching targets to the site leadership team and exhibits strong leadership ability through the creation of positive tension for the site
Provides absolute clarity to the site regarding the importance of the Compelling Business Need (CBN) and the Zero Loss Journey – and ensures that all site objectives link to both
Progressively builds their IL6S mastery across the pillars and ensures the site are continuously challenged to succeed within each phase of the journey
Addresses the capability needs across the site in order to deliver the Compelling Business Need and phase expectations across the pillars
Facilitation of learning events including open house events to ensure ongoing learning to other sites
Plays a key role in the annual site contact (business plan) – through zero loss mastery and cascade to pillar 3 year objective plans
Drives the delivery of the site conversion productivity target ensuring collaborative efforts with RD&Q and Procurement

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Enable delivery of gross productivity targets in the order of 10% cost reduction year-on-year ongoing
Define the strategic roadmap to deliver year on year cost improvement targets
Coach and guide the site leadership team to develop their behaviours and ways of working on the journey to becoming a High Performing Work Team so that the concept of servant leadership is clearly understood and demonstrated
Support the business to improve existing processes and create new ones to become most effective and efficient, making best use of available resources using the CI / L6S (Lean Six Sigma) methodology. Create a continuous improvement culture that challenges the status quo
Implement common tools and methods to drive quicker, more transparent and data based decisions by supporting the business Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) programme
Ensure significant, sustainable business process improvement with positive financial impact
Know the ethical and legal compliance responsibilities of the position; lead ethically and model compliant behaviour; maintain an environment where employees can speak up without fear of retaliation; ensure employees in area of responsibility understand the compliance responsibilities of their jobs and actively participate in the compliance program
Degree level or equivalent education in finance, business or engineering
CI Master Black Belt qualification - preferred
Interpersonal savvy: strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as responsibility is based less on formal power but on sound professionalism
Drive for results: can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, steadfastly pushes self and others for results
Excellent communicator, able to spot and frame issues to enable cross-functional decision making
Provides clear and structured methodology making things simple for others to understand and replicate
Planning: ability to develop clear plans and demonstrate progress against them. Project management skills
Strong analytical skills and challenge to step change site cost base in a sustainable way
Experience of working in a High Preforming team work culture, embraces the essence of servant leadership and actively demonstrates a Learn Do Teach approach
Proven experience in the successful application of Lean and 6 sigma techniques
Working effectively as part of a leadership team
Line management experience in a manufacturing environment - preferred
Experience of working within a TPM business ideally with experience in TPM implementation

Site TPM / Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Coordinate the integration and implementation of TPM/LSS/NWT systems
Coordinate the development of the TPM master and pillar phase plan, track progress against the plans and leads issue resolution (Gap analysis, and adjustments to plan)
Conduct quarterly TPM audits to ensure progress towards phase goals
Participate in department reviews/activities to ensure that work is properly integrated and progress is on track
Lead, update and maintain Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
Lead the plant annual Zero Loss analysis workshop
Ensure that TPM work is impacting both results and the culture change towards the vision as determined by the plant zero loss journey
Coordinate Total employee involvement (TEI)
Drive culture of "TPM is the work."
Support the plant's Natural Work Team development through the TPM pillars and through mentoring of teams
Develop an overall understanding of the different TPM pillars, and how they integrate through the master plan to deliver the improved results
Provide technical leadership and partner with the Operations/Maintenance Department to effect improvement on production lines. Participate in development of strategies and in guidance of the operations to achieve proposed business True Efficiency (TE) objectives through loss elimination and technical capability building
Influence and coach pillar leaders to ensure progress towards goals
Understand and apply financial drivers and KPI to help lead cost reduction/cost control initiatives
Engineering or related technical or business degree
5 years in TPM / LSS experience preferred
Excellent facilitation, people skills and effectively communicates with all levels of the organization
Assumes other responsibilities and performs special functions as may be assigned by the Plant Director
Possess strong financial control skills to support plant efforts in successful cost and capital planning performance
Self-starter with strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop personnel and strategically plan for continuous improvement and overall business vision
Technical understanding of beverage manufacturing processes to effectively lead technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity

Bosc-continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

5+ years work experience, Being familiar with manufacturing environment is a must
Have been trained with continuous improvement methodology, Certified Black Belt
1+years direct experience to LEAD continuous improvement program for specific manufacturing environment
Experience in applying core lean and six sigma tools in manufacturing environment
Have closed at least one BB level continuous improvement project
Certified BB, grasp BB Level problem solving skills
Ability to facilitate small and mid-size team
Capability in below lean and six sigma tools

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Serving as member of the plant leadership team to drive improvements in safety, food safety, service, financial results, quality, and employee engagement
Leading the plant wide cost savings program to meet annual targets. This includes identification, validation, coaching and execution of projects
Leading the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metric and process including maintaining measurement standards, facilitating improvement plans and strategies, training, coaching and monthly reporting
Establishing and maintaining plant KPI’s and visual factory tools, and serving as KPLAS / downtime reporting system owner
Continually expanding and enhancing knowledge levels of Kellogg Work Systems, lean manufacturing and industry “best in class” manufacturing cost savings projects and operations practices to develop a culture of continuous improvement
Deploying and coaching Lean practices, 5S, Kaizen, and Kellogg Work Systems tools across all levels of the organization to deliver business results
Identifying process inefficiencies and leading activities using cross-functional resources to deliver business results
Supporting team approaches to solving problems, maintaining positive and productive relations with the hourly workforce, plant management team, sister plant resources, and corporate resources
Benchmarking and best practice sharing across the organization
Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field with significant manufacturing experience in project management or engineering, lean and/or six sigma
Leadership skills utilizing Kaizen and 5S principles
Experience driving/leading Continuous Improvement efforts
Experience coaching Green belts in project determination, processes and delivery of improvements

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Apply business process expertise, strong analytical synthesis skills, and change leadership experience to lead process improvement projects which result in insightful and actionable recommendations
Skillfully engage and influence senior executives and key project stakeholders to surface process opportunities, solve problems, and foster quality outcomes
Collaboratively lead solution development and implementation activities to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement
Develop and deliver formal process improvement training for multiple audiences and customizes lean tools and techniques to U.S. Bank
Provide business process improvement expertise, along with organizational, financial, business, strategic and project knowledge, to assess improvement opportunities and define and deliver sustainable process solutions for several workstreams
Deliver objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value, maximizing growth, and improving business performance
Accept overall responsibility for actions of the teams and manages priorities and assigns work appropriately on multiple concurrent process projects of varying size up to and including enterprise transformation initiatives
Lead team or multiple teams of internal and/or external resources on a project basis; leads assessment of potential new projects; analyzes opportunities at a high-level and defines approach, including appropriate SPS involvement; works with Business Line / Function leaders to shape/manage project scope; coordinates analysis of current state process and issues/gaps; defines future state process and roadmap; develops business cases, financial realization measures/metrics, and controls; formulates final recommendations and executive presentations; trains, coaches, and mentors team members; drives implementation and ensures sustainable outcomes
Act as a change agent by emphasizing and encouraging continuous improvement; ensures that best practices and lessons learned are shared widely and applied across the organization
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Relevant business process improvement, facilitation, and project management skills
10 years of progressive related experience with proficiency and understanding in one or more functions, including 5 years of experience in process-related roles; 3 years in a banking environment, and a year with financial measurements and metrics
Demonstrated skills and experience in process assessment (documenting as-is), process analysis (identifying improvement opportunities and defining future state), and project management (leading complex projects from process assessment to future state definition to solution delivery)
Superior analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced skills in MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Word)
Ability to work through others to resolve issues and manage stringent timelines for project deliverables
Compelling executive presence
Several years of leadership experience at a top-tier management consultancy. Training/certification in Lean Management System, Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, facilitation, and project management methodologies/tools
Training/certification in Lean Management System, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and project management methodologies/tools

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Serve as an active member of the Van Wert Leadership Team, fulfilling leadership duties and providing input for strategy, direction & continuous improvement
Partner with Operations and Support Functions to develop plans to identify and address current and future challenges through use of Lean & CI tools
Lead Continuous Improvement Framework deployment (visual controls, process standardization, leader standard work, GEMBA walks, manning strategy, daily accountability, process checks and CI for everyone)
Integrate ELSS tool deployment through tool champions and experts (Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, TPM, Setup Reduction, Error Proofing, Pull Systems and Flow)
Lead, plan and support successful kaizen / Rapid Improvement Events (RIE)
Lead plant benchmarking events and integrate and share best practices
Lead and coordinate CI planning and assessment activities including EBS Pull, Operations Assessment (OpA) and Eaton Business Excellence (EBE) assessment and improvement activities
Lead development of Model Plant roadmap
Ensure capability and sustainability through Lean & CI training
Support EBS integration through detailed understanding and effective deployment of processes and tools – including obtaining training & certifications and acting as process champion as required (e.g. EBE, OpA, MESH, Lean Six Sigma)
Conduct performance reviews to improve organizational performance
Critical Ourputs
Detailed continuous improvement framework deployment strategy & plans for goal attainment
Organizational training plans
Effective deployment of Lean tools through workforce engagement
Achievement of Plant balanced scorecard measures
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Institution is required
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience is required
Minimum 2 years of continuous improvement experience is required
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience leading direct teams is required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on a permanent and consistent basis
Black Belt
Toyota production system experience and certifications
Experience in a high mix low volume environment

Continuous Improvement Manager, S Molton Resume Examples & Samples

Working closely with the leadership team on implementation of Lean strategy and all related activities at the site
Conducting Lean System assessments and identifying need for improvements
Providing Lean support across the organisation, eliminating wasted and increasing customer satisfaction, cost reduction and improving financial performance
Providing training and mentoring on both methodologies
A degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline
Certified Lean practitioner (Black Belt desirable), trainer and mentor
Strong management/ operational experience
Proven experience in leading and implementing Lean in a manufacturing/ engineering corporate environment
Strong project management and operational experience

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Works through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site Lean and Six Sigma strategy, actions, and cross-functional activities
Provides site Lean and Six Sigma training
Conducts Eaton Lean System (ELS) assessments, and identify performance gaps
Works through the leadership team to prioritize improvement activities and close gaps
Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance
Leads the continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) team
Assists in improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc
Provides site Lean and 6 Sigma Mentoring
Build Continuous Improvement and Lean culture to drive change
Minimum 3 years of lean manufacturing experience is required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Formal training/certification in Lean ( 5S, Standard work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Setup Reduction (SUR), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Material Flow (LMF) and 6 Sigma
Experience in a mixed model environment
Operations experience
Experience in implementing Lean in Low volume High mix type product environment
Proficient in Power Point, Visio, Minitab ( or any Statistical software)
Ability to manage multiple projects/activities across multiple sites
Experienced Lean and 6 Sigma trainer and mentor
Multiple years of related professional and Supervisory/Managerial experience

ACE / Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

A minimum of five years experience in the field of Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment, preferably
Must demonstrate a knowledge of the applications and teaching principles and tools of Continuous Improvement
Should have prior experience with Continuous Improvement events and projects in production and business process areas
Possess a working knowledge of supply chain/inventory management and Kanban systems
Must demonstrate effective communication skills across all levels, to include training, facilitating meetings and events, written reports and presentations, and project updates
Must be able to travel, approximately 20%, domestic and international

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrated success in leading change and transformation efforts
Organizational agility and ability to influence without authority across all levels of the organization
Successful experience with the execution of CI programs
Knowledge of strategy deployment and related reporting techniques and ability to integrate business and financial objectives into CI decision-making
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and can create effective presentation
Strong analytical skills and statistical knowledge
Must possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Candidate should possess basic knowledge in the manufacturing/processing of mechanical components
Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, and be able to operate various software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. ACE Associate, ACE
Industry recognized certification in lean, six sigma or similar discipline or equivalent experience preferred (or ACE internally)

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Provide consultancy services to Resort Operations, General Managers and Hotel Management on attaining higher levels of process quality to drive business performance and building “Great Hotels Guest Love”. These include implementing multiple platforms of learning and tracking of results, and customizing them to meet operations needs
Provide prompted analysis and solutions to help greater resort operations team and hotel management teams understand the root causes and execute high impact solutions for Guest Satisfaction. Then together with Regional VP Operations, Regional General Managers, review and approve Action Plans to maintain and drive performance on Guest Satisfaction
Drive annual Quality Evaluations, measuring compliance of our hotels & resorts to IHG’s Fire Life Safety, Design and Brand Product & Service Standards, and follow up with hotels to ensure that Management Action Plans (MAP) are executed
Working together with hotel teams, to develop various learning systems/platforms and toolkits to better build up the Continuous Improvement capabilities of resort team thus to drive process performance with high linkage to key business objectives
Maintain sustainable idea generation and adoption through Ideas Library, so that knowledge and techniques developed in a business unit can be replicated across IHG in a way that measurably improves IHG’s overall business performance
Strong ability to impact and influence senior management teams to work better together differently, but in a systematic way
Ability to analyse information, diagnose root causes and reach conclusions based on fact based data
Communication and presentation skills to senior management teams
Tertiary education or professional qualifications
Management or consulting experience in the services industry
Broad knowledge of General Management

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and lead implementation of strategies supporting EOS and E3
Manage / monitor progression of the site through the Enterprise Excellence Assessment (EEA) criteria
Identify risks to EEA progression goals and implement mitigations
Interface with the platform Continuous Improvement director and other site Continuous Improvement focal teams
Chair the local site Guidance Management Team (GMT)
Facilitate the annual Policy Deployment & Macro Planning process and monthly reviews
Educate and train leaders and employees on E3 tools and other continuous improvement methods and processes
Drive the use of the E3 tools (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, TPM, etc.) across the organization to reduce lead times and the cost of poor quality and improve product first pass yield and on-time delivery
Facilitate strategic Kaizen Events and execute site wide leadership weeks in conjunction with platform peers
Drive the organization to recognize and attain best in class performance and processes through benchmarking activities inside and outside of the Esterline businesses. Support standard work development efforts for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing business processes
Manage and develop a high performing Continuous Improvement team
Support the LEAN Transformation Teams to ensure project success
8+ years of relevant continuous improvement or LEAN experience
2+ years managing and developing a team of direct reports
Relevant industry experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge and application of LEAN tools, TPM, Six Sigma methodology or other quality improvement processes
Experience in planning and leading events/workshops, project management, team building/facilitation and event coordination
Powerful team building skills with the ability to lead and coach multi-discipline project teams and plan schedules to achieve goals
Strong initiative to act and ability to empower and mentor others to succeed throughout all levels of a matrixed organization
Experience in leading culture change
Experience with creating, modifying and delivering training to all levels of an organization
Solid professional presentation and reporting skills in a variety of environments and with a variety of media
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Highly customer focused with the ability to develop solid relationships at all levels within a matrixed organization
Ability to travel as needed in the US and internationally

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with our front line agents to identify process issues and work with key stakeholders to improve the agent and customer experience
Investigate issues identified, able to present findings and recommendations of improvement and associate a benefit saving
Manage, deliver and track process improvements through to closure and have a strong influence to deliver the high priority issues
Develop your skills and knowledge to become a subject matter expert?
Work closely with the training account, knowledge and communications managers, to review and sign of design of training material, knowledge content and communications to successfully deploy improvements whilst aligned to our processes and policies
Participate and contribute in a series of workshops to help shape requirements and identify risks and issues
Work with key stakeholders to influence the system release road map
Play a key role on improving our front line processes to delivery business objectives, such as first time fix, contact handling time, transfers, customer satisfaction and customers leaving
Process Mapping Experience
Strong data analysis
Working in a Contact Centre Environment
I champion the customer by putting them front and centre in all things
I can deliver value for TalkTalk by making things simpler, better and cheaper

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Facilitate management team to identify and develop annual improvement plans consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan. Identify goals for CI events and potential quantifiable savings
Establish, lead, and maintain a Continuous Improvement Steering Committee
Facilitate the selection, scope, and planning of specific improvement projects
Develop training materials and effectively deliver those materials in a team environment to ensure employees throughout the facility are trained in CI concepts and philosophy
Facilitate CI events and teams
Initial organization and planning
Event logistics
Monitor and maintain event schedules
Follow up and audit event progress to ensure results are acheived and sustained
Resolve implementation issues, creating and managing implementation communication processes, and ensuring consistency of implemented processes and programs throughout the facility
Coordinate with project leaders and project Chairs to eliminate barriers. Raise awareness if/when needed
Manage and take a lead role in promoting and improving quality processes, expectations, and results
Responsible for motivating, coaching, and developing people in department
Create and execute MPS objectives; meet MPS commitments and work within the guidelines of MPS
Incorporate Milgard's vision and value into day-to-day activities and behaviors; guide and motivate others to remain committed to the Milgard philosophy
Participate in the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for the location
Create and execute MPS objectives, meeting MPS commitments and work within the guidelines of MPS; reflect Milgard business values and the Milgard philosophy in all business interactions
A minimum of 4 years experience related to continuous improvement or similar project management
A minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
Prior cross functional team facilitation experience preferred
Strong background in problem solving, planning, and organization
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently
Ability to motivate employees to achieve results
Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present to senior management
Must be results oriented with a people development affinity; proactive in attacking challenges and confident in setting and achieving stretch goals
Must be able to teach and generate results while enhancing the Milgard work environment and supporting the Company philosophy
Must have proven employee development and team building skills

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Overall program communications (future events, event updates, report outs)
A minimum of 5+ years’ experience leading or driving Continuous Improvement/Lean initiatives
Experience in a manufacturing environment, with some of those years in a leadership/supervisory role
Proven employee development and team building skills
College Degree preferred, but may be substituted by relevant work experience
Proactive(!) in attacking challenges and confident in setting and achieving stretch goals
Must be able to teach and generate results while enhancing our work environment and supporting Milgard’s philosophy of Respect, Service, and Excellence

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Champion, develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and knowledge about related methodologies/ activities (Lean, Six Sigma, ALPS) across all areas of the site with a strong focus on manufacturing and operations
Deploy and sustain the ALPS capability and improvement program including a coaching support structure to drive CI initiatives and ensure sustainability of improvements
Champion deployment of change management processes and tools to realize the business strategic objectives
7+ years of relevant work experience (operations, production, maintenance, logistics, (process) engineering, continuous improvement, etc.)
Bachelor degree (degree related to technical, business, engineering, or economics fields most applicable). If higher vocational training then longer work experience is required
Must be willing to train as an AkzoNobel continuous improvement expert as a minimum, within 12 months after assignment
Experienced, certified Black Belt strongly preferred

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure compliance in all aspects of safety with all applicable regulations (AkzoNobel and regulatory)
Actively drive Continuous Improvement efforts in Augusta
Actively participate in BBS program in Augusta
Conduct 5S activities in the office area and supervise visual management in the plant
Drive performance through KPIs and develop and improve metrics continuously
Maintain and further develop continuous improvement program at the site
Develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools and methods (Lean, Six Sigma) and promote a structured problem-solving approach
Facilitate CI initiatives and inject passion for this activity by providing a vision and direction for the future development and performance of the site
Give reinforcement training on selected CI topics
Local contact for Continuous Improvement related initiatives including Lean Six Sigma
Train and coach site management and staff in leading and implementing change and ensure sustainability of improvements
Conduct shop-floor activity analyses, interviews, data gathering and analysis and compile into improvement opportunities and impact
Support the site leadership and staff in improvement project idea generation, project chartering, action planning and implementation
Coordinate and/or support Yellow/Green/Brown Belt improvement projects at the site ensure the tracking of benefits of local L6S projects and that projects are driven to completion and/or closure
Responsible for further development, implementation of, training and coaching in, and correct execution of MOC system
Champion the implementation of the organizational behavior aspects of the Site Transformation Plan
Develop metrics and periodically assess organizational effectiveness
Works in close cooperation with site management team to ensure optimized performance of the site
Performs other duties as assigned by the Site Manager
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of solid experience in a chemical plant environment in production, maintenance or logistics management; or process/production engineering
Experience in leading change management
Effective leadership, interpersonal skills, performance management, and people development skills
Experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma implementations
Experienced in identifying and tracking KPIs
Must be willing to be trained as a CI Lead Practitioner and commit to requirements for certification
Experience using Six Sigma Methodology
Ability to communicate to all levels of the business (production operators to senior executives)
Must be able to influence or persuade others that are not direct reports
Demonstrated success working in a team oriented environment
Advanced level computer skills (i.e. spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, SAP system) to prepare statistical reports
Ability to creatively solve problems while maintaining a timely and cost-effective approach
Good organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and cause and effect analysis
Physical demands: Must be able to access all areas of site
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Site Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Set visual management standards and lead to implement throughout the whole site
10+ years of relevant work experience (operations, production, maintenance, logistics, (process) engineering, continuous improvement, etc.)
Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM
Knows how to use the skills and knowledge of the team to design and implement solutions
Experience with practical implementation of change programs a plus
Extensive experience in coaching and engaging others; able to impart knowledge to others
Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, JMP); able to prepare various formats of documentation associated with CI programs

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor degree (degree related to technical, business, engineering, or chemistry preferred)
Confident and experienced in coaching others
Able to multi-task in high-pressure environments
Excellent communication, presentation and conflict resolution skills on all organizational levels; ability to gain respect and trust through situational leadership and integrity and inspire others to follow and participate in the change process
Good team player, knows how to build his/her own network
Must be willing to train as an AkzoNobel lean six sigma black belt (where necessary)
May require some travel

Site Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Deploy and sustain the ALPS manufacturing program including a coaching support structure to drive CI initiatives and ensure sustainability of improvements
Coach Advanced and Lead Practitioners and local staff/MT on site and give reinforcement training on selected topics
· 10+ years of relevant work experience (operations, production, maintenance, logistics, (process) engineering, continuous improvement, etc.)
· Bachelor degree (degree related to technical, business, engineering, or chemistry preferred)
· Confident and experienced in coaching others
· Fluent in English, both verbal and written
· Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM
· Prior line management or team leader experience; knows how to use the skills and knowledge of the team to design and implement solutions
· Experience with practical implementation of change programs a plus
· Solid project and stakeholder management experience
· Extensive experience in coaching and engaging others; able to impart knowledge to others
· Able to multi-task in high-pressure environments
· Excellent communication, presentation and conflict resolution skills on all organizational levels; ability to gain respect and trust through situational leadership and integrity and inspire others to follow and participate in the change process
· Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate (also statistical) analyses and synthesize recommendations
· Good team player, knows how to build his/her own network
· Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, JMP); able to prepare various formats of documentation associated with CI programs
· Must be willing to train as an AkzoNobel lean six sigma black belt (where necessary)
· May require some travel

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Manage OpEx program and Quality department, including operation of the plant lab and its staff, and a Continuous Improvement Leader
Assess existing operational, manufacturing, lab and business capabilities across the site, including monitoring/establishing key KPIs for the site
Mentor and coach Lean/Six Sigma candidates toward completion and certification of improvement projects
Design procedures aimed at improving efficiencies, reducing cost and variability, eliminating waste, and improving safety standards
Implement new processes and technologies through business improvement and Six Sigma initiatives aimed at improving the site’s manufacturing and lab capabilities. This will include delivering specific improvement projects (engineering, reliability, safety, cost control, process control, and energy reduction) across the site
As a key and active member of the Site Leadership Team, work regularly and closely with other leaders (e.g. business, production, R&D, supply chain, engineering, etc.) across the site to institute best practices, identify areas for improvement and development, establish buy-in for operational excellence initiatives required to support the site’s strategic agenda and drive meaningful change wherever required
Foster teamwork with subordinates, peers and superiors both internal and external to Edgar
Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in an engineering discipline preferred
10+ years demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have training and certification in Lean/Six Sigma
Must have experience with quality systems. Experience with ISO9000 systems a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and manage cross functional teams in a fast paced, results oriented environment, with technical competence and a focus on continuous improvement
This individual should have operating experience and be comfortable interfacing across the organization, from operations to supply chain, R&D, and EHS, to drive a meaningful transformation initiative while managing multiple constituents
A demonstrated track record of implementing & managing operational excellence initiatives and business improvement processes
The successful candidate will have a proven track record and ability to manage multiple projects and possess a thorough understanding of world class manufacturing processes, systems and procedures that deliver results
Financial management skills to include fixed cost control
Experience with Operational Excellence programs and Continuous Improvement in leadership and contributing roles
Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving and organizational skills; including the ability to interface with internal & external customer contacts. Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization
Must possess a high level of initiative, and independent decision-making ability
Establish and maintain facility environmental, safety, and health standards to minimize employee and community exposure
Experience working in a union environment is a plus

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Continuous Improvement - Lead, coach and/or facilitate Continuous Improvement projects. Identify & select continuous improvement projects, set targets and track results. Manage and execute Lean Six Sigma training programs. Lead continuous improvement workshops and kaizen events. Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise as required
Quality Control Lab Leadership – Manage Quality Supervisor and laboratory technician(s) to ensure products meet customer requirements. Back up support to laboratory testing and processing as needed
Management Systems – Ensure site compliance with ISO standards and other regulatory requirements (e.g., RCMS). Manage nonconformance system to ensure customer response in a timely manner and corrective action to eliminate issues. Management of document control, internal auditing and other good manufacturing processes according to ISO and other regulatory requirements
OpEx – Lead development and execution of 4-year Operational Excellence plan
EHS - BU liaison on the Process Safety Center of Expertise as an extended team member. Manage the site Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP). Lead process hazard analysis (PHA), the management of change (MOC) system and Pre-startup Safety Review (PSSR) documentation; Develop and maintain engineering documentation for regulatory compliance. BASF Exposure Reduction Process (ERP) leadership, coordination, and implementation via a cultural change
Training Program Management – Manage training program requirements/content specific to site and corporate. Facilitate completion of specific unit training/content through department leaders. Coordinate with Site Support Specialist in LMS management
BS Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related field
5+ years manufacturing, process operations experience
Experience in a minimum of two different positions in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated plant experience in continuous improvement, problem solving, lean principles, control plans & process control, and mechanical aptitude
Ability to apply statistical process control and problem solving techniques
Comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization
Excellent individual and team facilitation skills required
Well-developed communication and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and/or lead project teams to successful implementation
Demonstrated experience with a strong sense of entrepreneurial drive and motivation
Continually fosters innovation and embraces change, especially in difficult environments
Has the courage to stand behind tough decisions, even those not accepted by all

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Identify and facilitate process improvement initiatives to improve operational performance, productivity and quality
Conduct root cause analysis using Lean Six Sigma Methodology (e.g fish bone, 5 why analysis, wastes identification, process mapping, etc)
Carry out advanced data collection and statistical analysis when identifying problems and prioritizing solutions
Standardize processes (whenever possible) across regions
Recommend error-proofing techniques / processes to reduce errors and reworks in manual transactions
Project manage identified solutions and ensure that infinitives are implemented on time
Conduct Lean Six Sigma Overview training in the organization and mentor the individuals in delivering Lean Six Sigma projects
Drive a culture of change and continuous improvement in the organization through training and application through projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field
Must have at least 6+ years’ experience in process improvement and Lean Six Sigma application
Must have Black Belt Six Sigma Training and Certification
Ability to work and influence others in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work shifts as required

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Trained and/or Certified in key disciplines (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, other
Experience in deploying Lean or other Continuous Improvement methodologies in operations of comparable size
Strong knowledge of Industrial Engineering
Strong proficiency in Work Measurements
Strong financial and analytical ability
Broad capability building in Continuous Improvement
Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum output and results
Proven track record of successful change management and accomplishments implementing productivity and cost reduction programs
Strong and convincing communication skills
Ability to work with leadership across the enterprise to bring about positive behavioral change
Ability to work positively with front line teams to deliver on project goals
(2) or more years of experience in coaching and leading professional teams
At least (2) years of managerial and supervisory experience including budgeting, recruitment, and people management required
At least (5) or more years of corporate and field continuous improvement implementation experience

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Install a continuous improvement program at the site
Train and coach site management and staff in leading and implementing change
Support the site leadership in improvement project idea generation, project chartering, action planning and implementation
Lead Brown Belt improvement projects at the site for 30% of time
Coordinate the site Brown and Green Belt improvement projects, ensure the tracking of benefits of local projects and that projects are driven to completion and/or closure
Three-plus years in an operational role, e.g. production, maintenance, (process) engineering, and/or logistics, in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure. Able to support and coach colleagues
Experience in line management or team management in large projects
Experience in change processes; lean and/or six sigma implementations or similar is beneficial
Must be an AkzoNobel trained Brown Belt (CI Practitioner) or be willing to be trained as a Brown Belt and commit to requirements for Brown Belt certification
Risk-friendly, able to take a decision quickly without mastering all parameters
Able to lead workshops and working groups
Effective communications skills, from managers to line operators
Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate (also statistical) analyses and synthesize recommendations

Rapid Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Deliver Value – work with champions (VP/SVP level) to deliver value to the business; value will typically be measured in 12 months of cash flow improvement
Develop Relationships – much of the Assoc. RCI Manager’s success will come from people and process; developing the right relationships and using a collaborative approach will insure overall success
2 years of work experience with Continuous Improvement activities
Green Belt
Able to demonstrate proficiency in PowerPoint and excel with experience pulling and analyzing data
Minimum 2 years experience in facilitating and leading small group improvement projects

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop site TEOA deployment plans consistent with business unit /plant strategic and operational plan
Support and mentor site based TEOA Practitioners / Kaizen Facilitators to enable them to succeed in the TEOA deployment and sustaining. Train team members, management and staff in all TEOA tools
Identify and organize resources required to achieve successful implementation in accordance with plan
Manage and control individual project teams and deployment plans at both site and functional levels
Monitor progress against plans, achievement of continuous improvement and progression to higher star assessment levels
Monitor and report site level measurements and performance to star assessment levels
Lead the Site TEOA project teams, develop value stream maps and execute the TEOA implementation plan for the site to achieve the plant level TEOA metrics and goals while ensuring alignment to the business unit strategy
Create, plan, lead and follow-up of the TEOA implementation plan and ensure TEOA actions are visual to stakeholders and are driven to a sustainable closure
Facilitate TEOA Kaizen events throughout the site
Account for predicted savings and track, validate and post to financial/operational results
Provide leadership on lean thinking, lean processing and lean production
Replicate examples of excellence across site and communicate this to other TEOA Practitioners within business unit
5-7 years of technical / operations experience with focus on production, logistics or industrial engineering and finance
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of experience as Lean practitioner with demonstrated evidence of sustained, successful lean activities within specific value streams
Previous experience in leading continuous improvement activities at value stream level essential
Formal Mentoring, Facilitating & Coaching Training
DMAIC Six Sigma Master Black Belt strongly preferred
Process Improvement Management
Previous hands-on and practical experience in using value stream mapping and implementing improvement tools with proven results in at least the following areas: 5S+1, Visual Factory, Standard Work, Quick Changeover and TPM preferred
Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the TEOA culture across the plant
Credibility and experience to work effectively and directly with the site management team
Excellent communication, coaching and inter-personal skills at all levels from the shop floor to top management
Strong team leader
Analytically minded and data-driven
The role may involve some travel to other sites within the business unit and will require overnight stays
US citizen or perm legal resident required

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Customer First – Work with commercial team leaders to ensure ongoing conformance with changing customer requirements, proactively identifying “hot spots” and developing truly effective improvements
Continuous Improvement - Lead, coach and/or facilitate Continuous Improvement projects. Identify & select continuous improvement projects, set targets and track results. Manage and execute Lean Six Sigma training programs. Lead continuous improvement workshops and kaizen events. Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise as required. Coordinate OpEx plans and results with N-EDN leadership
Quality Control Lab Oversight – Oversee the Quality Group Leader and his/her staff to ensure products meet customer requirements, using lean tools to increase lab effectiveness
Management Systems – Ensure site compliance with ISO standards and other regulatory requirements (e.g., RCMS, PSM/RMP) together with Monaca Dispersions & Resins staff. Manage nonconformance system to ensure customer response in a timely manner and corrective action to eliminate issues

Lean & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Creation and management of Standard Work Instructions
Utilize Continuous Improvement through Employee engagement in ideas and implementation
Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire plant population in both understanding of key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPI's
Utilize improvement tools including A-3's, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management Activities
Work with Accounting to tie improvement activities to DI's
Teach all ABS fundamentals to internal customers
Review and aid in development of Hoshin plans
Coach and support at the Center of Excellence
Coach weekly Problem Solving Teams
Proficient with Windows and MS Office Suite
Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Strong facilitation and training skills to deliver Lean Manufacturing concepts, principles and practices
Must have strong team building skills and the ability to facilitate team-based initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge, and ability to train others with diverse backgrounds and education levels
Minimum 5 years of experience facilitating and managing Lean Manufacturing programs
Strongly prefer the Bachelor’s Degree is in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Experience managing 5S programs
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified
Proficiency with Minitab

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead, coach or provide technical expertise for Continuous Improvement/Kaizen projects
Conduct regular Gemba Walks in key areas to identify gaps for further improvement and engage/drive a Continuous Improvement culture
Proactively learn, develop, share best practices and customize new methods and techniques (Lean/Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking, Change Management) to create the Continuous Improvement program at Intarcia
Provide coaching, training and leadership to deploy Continuous Improvement program
Develops, maintains and monitors key performance metrics
Act as an internal consultant/advisor to de-bottleneck and improve cumbersome/inefficient processes
Bachelor’s degree science or business-related field
Minimum 3 years of continuous improvement leadership applying the elements of lean/operational excellence
Expertise in leading Lean Kaizen events in a manufacturing environment is highly desired
Experience and track record in making rapid measurable improvements
Strong pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing expertise
Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively and collaborate effectively with management
Proven leadership skills managing project teams with successful results
Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black belt Certification highly desired

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Coordinate and prioritize resources: Own the facilitation of the local LSC (Leadership Steering Committee) to agree, prioritize, plan, coordinate and follow up on all process improvement activities. Ensure focus on best customer experience at the lowest cost. Manage the FC improvement plan
Act as Liaison between FC and EU: Help drive leverage of cross-FC process excellence. Build and maintain close relationship with EU Process Owners and FC Process Engineers across Europe
Develop a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking
Very strong analytical skill capability, being able to translate operational issues into workable solutions. Able to dive deep whilst seeing the big picture
Degree level or higher
Czech language skills (written and spoken) disirable

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead and contribute to ad hoc accounting projects set by the ASO director
Partner with country accounting managers and their teams in Warsaw and Thane to promote, operationalize and standardise best practices in various R2R processes
Project manage and co-ordinate the completion of annual EMEA Intangibles Impairment testing under US GAAP and report to Accounting policies team in the US
Project manage and co-ordinate the quarterly MRC (Management Reporting Certification) reporting process across EMEA
Represent EMEA in corporate wide accounting projects involving implementation of new accounting policies o new accounting systems
Assist in resolving SOX and Internal audit findings relating to any of the EMEA countries and putting in place or strengthen the key controls and closing those findings
Project managing and delivering the EY group audit for EMEA by liaising with the US, in-country controllers and EY
Qualified ACCA accountant
5-10 years of post-qualification accounting experience in Big 4 accounting firms or large multinational companies
Experience of process improvement in R2R and proven record of business partnering across matrix organisations
Strong and clear communication in English
10-15% overseas travel may be required
Strong problem solving ability and thinking outside the box
Being able to work under pressure and deliver to multiple deadlines
Being well organised and ability to influence people

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Serve as liaison between Operations and BU Engineering for releasing stable new products from prototyping to high volume manufacturing by ensuring that critical parameters are identified and monitored as well as optimized using sound Six Sigma Methodology and SQC/SPC. (NPI/NPD – Process R/D)
Coordinate work necessary to improve and optimize our overall Continuous Improvement results as measured by regularly scheduled audits and performing Value Stream Mapping assessing our processes, tools (RJG) and efficiency tool utilization and enhancement using sound Lean and Six Sigma Tools
Provide technical leadership and key training for Lean Six Sigma methodology and application
Collect and analyze data for determining an improvement strategy in this role, and provide process recommendations to achieve cost reduction targets. The ability to link cost reduction thru Lean Sigma Accounting and P/L will be required
Lead high visibility strategic projects. Identify, prioritize and manage funnel of the highest value cost savings opportunities and coordinate the various project teams assigned to ensure proper resourcing to drive completion of projects
Champion the elimination of process variation as key to business improvement
Passionately drive and promote the virtue of process excellence, visibility and awareness across the business
Act as change agent by challenging current state through demonstration of the application of the Lean Six Sigma methodologies, provide guidance and knowledge to lead and change behaviors at all levels of the organization
Effective communicators, which is essential for the many roles they serve: trainers, coaches, and mentors. Speak to a board array of audiences (from shop floor employees to executive management)
Business acumen and the ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results
Immerse in daily production and operations issues to ensure that we produce a quality product, deliver against our committed customer service goals, and optimize efficiency/productivity
Establish a strong presence on the floor to set and communicate expectations, standards, and evaluate results so all employees understand expectations
Facilitate a process of best practice sharing internally within the plant as well as externally with other Entegris facilities
Management of communication process to present the status of plant improvement projects
Travel up to 25%, as required
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study. (Engineering or Sciences) requested
Advanced certification(s), understanding and the hands on use of tools/software in DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Lean methodologies, and/or other continuous improvement methodologies
Experience in teaching, coaching, and mentoring Lean Six Sigma activities in a multinational company
Track record of leading Lean Sigma Transformation in a Multinational and Multisite Environment
Master Black Belt Certification from leading Six Sigma Company recognized by the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals highly desirable
Manage a robust review process for project mining, selecting, scoping and prioritizing Lean & Six Sigma projects
Knowledge of Lean Sigma accounting and the linkage Financial P/L is highly desirable
Hands on approach, ability to see the big picture at an executive level as well as able to mentor engineers at a frontline level
Ability to communicate and having presentation skills at all level of the organization

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead, define and develop CI activities for the warehouse operations to drive results
Improve culture, ensuring that all requirements are met to improve working practices across the site
Identify and investigate saving opportunities covering all projects & processes
Train and educate the organisation and implement CI methodologies to include Six Sigma, 5S GB & YB training, and Kaizen
Work across the business to lead cross functional teams in identifying, progressing and realising the return associated with all opportunities for business improvement
Considerable emphasis on liaison with production, quality and supply chain partners
Ensure all projects are carried out in line with Health & Safety practices
Compile, display and analyze data in a logical format and develop solutions and prepare statistical and metrical reports
Determine data needed to manage and sustain current process capability and drive further improvement
Proven record of managing change and continuous improvement is essential
High level of technical knowledge regarding CI methodologies keeping in line with the latest external developments
Management experience in a fast moving manufacturing environment, including team management
Experience of managing workloads and both setting and achieving KPI’s
Good IT skills required with ability to effectively use other advanced packages
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Good communication skills to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics
Be willing to be ‘hands on’ in actively participating practically directly and indirectly
Qualified and experienced in all or most of the following areas

Lean Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Work with cell/site/value stream leaders to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives to achieve business results using best practice Process Management tools ( SIPOC, Control Tower, Impact/Maturity analysis, MFA, QCPC, etc. )
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required
7 years leading high impact teams
7 years communicating technical data to a broad audience
7 years managing portfolio of projects
7 years Manufacturing Repair Operations
7 years technical Background in Lean Manufacturing
UTC ACE Ops Practitioner Certification

CE Capability & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Driving a culture of continuous improvement
Optus Lean Six Sigma (& related CE) Program Management
Optus LSS (& related CE) Program Logistics
Stakeholder & Cross Functional Engagement, and Coaching & Mentoring, Training Delivery; &
Other project initiatives include leading the planning and co-ordination of the CE Graduation and awards ceremony, the Optus LSS belt community of practice activities, including the belt community events and CE capability team, plus the planning and co-ordination of the annual charity event, an opportunity to provide basic Lean skills to a number of our charity partners
Tertiary qualified with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt advantageous (solid CI experience will speak volumes and Green Belt training will be provided upon commencement if needed)
Proven working experience delivering financial results leading Lean Six Sigma transactional, manufacturing and other process improvement projects to deliver customer experience outcomes
Strong ability to coach through project completion, with strong influencing skills across all levels of the organisation
Advanced business acumen and ability to interpret financial data, underpinned by excellent facilitation skills, including a default ability to coach on facilitation
Expertise in process management, supported by strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication styles to specific audiences
Project, program, change management and execution skills; &
Strong IT literacy (including MS Project, PowerPoint, advanced MS Excel)

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Demonstrates a mindset and commitment to continuous improvement across the operation (i.e. defines improvement goals, establishes accountability through QDRC metrics, uses Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques to continually improve processes and business results, and establishes a mindset within operations to document and control processes; promotes safety and housekeeping; uses facilitative leadership)
Acts as a liaison across the business segment with other functional areas (e.g. Production Engineering, Development Engineering, and Manufacturing)
Accountable for the technical aspects of problem solving, systems implementation and validation for projects and services (e.g. Technical Quality or Continuous Improvement)
Provide leadership to direct reports (or have dotted line relationship) by leading, managing, supporting and coaching members ensuring continual development of competencies
Develop and maintain an appropriate organization structure to support the process improvement function that is aligned with the business segment, CoE and Company alignment grids, strategies, T-MAP, etc
Plan and manage resources to profit plan and capital plan
Collaborate with other CI organizations across Woodward to ensure alignment of the CI, Lean/Six Sigma philosophies and methodologies and overarching best practices that is impactful and current with 'Best in Class' industry practices
Utilizes the department to conceive and implement lean continuous improvement projects to enable the operability of the WLES process
Stays abreast of current continuous improvement trends and methodologies
Supports other cross functional departments with expertise and manpower to the extent possible when process improvement is required
May be responsible fordriving effective organization containment and corrective action processes tosupport product or quality system failures
In some locations, may bea focal point for Production Engineering and development activities including PLC Expert and WLES Expert may have direct or dotted line relationship
Ability to act as a change agent and influence, both internal and external functional areas
Ability to integrate and apply solutions for quality performance and continual improvement, both breakthrough and systematic throughout the organization
Ability to lead and develop a vision and strategy for process improvement through lean/six sigma initiatives and gain active alignment support for that strategy by all organizational stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to attract, lead, coach, motivate, and develop others
Solid understanding of organizational structure ensuring engagement and active support of functions and members within the business system as necessary to achieve business goals
Solid understanding of statistical concepts and methods to ensure appropriate application and analysis of data
Understanding, supporting and leading the implementation of LEAN Manufacturing techniques (waste elimination, parts flow and pull) and Six Sigma methodologies
Formal problem solving skills such as Taguchi, DOE, 8D, etc
Significant understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Strong time management and project management skills
Ability to travel to suppliers, other locations within Woodward, and customers as required to fulfill the needs of the organization (domestic and international)
Practical and results oriented
5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment or a branch of the military
Demonstrated success in implementing Lean/Six Sigma concepts
Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Masters / Bachelor degree (degree related to technical, business or economics fields most applicable)
Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Lean Six Sigma, TPM
CI Expert (Black Belt) for the large sites (Bohus, Stockvik, Alby, Columbus (GA), Jundiai), CI Lead Practitioner (Brown Belt) for the small sites (the remainder), at the latest certified according to AkzoNobel corporate standards by 31 Dec 2017

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Facile in Change Management techniques
Change agent with demonstrated influencing experience
Self-directed individual who can work independently
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and problem solving, flow manufacturing, Statistical Process Control
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Lean & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with Project Lotus team members to deliver an effective and on-time site implementation for Oracle
Ensure site implementation readiness
Maintain the site implementation project plan and communicate site project status
Ensure risks are identified and mitigation actions are completed, escalate issues
Facilitate the logistics, e.g., meeting schedules, site contacts, meeting room availability, clerical support, system access, training schedules etc
Develop metrics and periodically assess implementation effectiveness
Bachelor’s Degree years of experience leading lean initiatives in a chemical
At least seven (7) years lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience within chemical manufacturing
Six Sigma and Lean Leader training
Oracle and site implementation experience
Strong ability to influence, obtain credibility and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing business concepts, lean principles and 5S tools
Passion for improvement
Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of employees

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Good knowledge of UTC ACE Operating System or equivalent Continuous Improvement methodology (i.e. Toyota Production System)
ACE Practitioner, or working towards equivalent proficiency in ACE/CI tools
Good demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and application. Successful execution of continuous improvement events in production and business processes
Assessment/audit background preferred
Strong communication & presentation skills, both verbal and written
Effectively able to train and facilitate in a classroom setting
Good analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on results (driving to root cause)
Knowledge of Policy Deployment and/or related reporting techniques
Leadership skills to implement strategic ACE Vision and supervisory skills to manage ACE team members
Due to ITAR restrictions, must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Experience and awareness of different countries/cultures

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Investigating, analysing, and documenting business processes
Performing gap analysis to identify missing or inadequate processes or procedures
Recommending improvements to existing processes and identifying areas for waste elimination
Assisting in establishing and documenting highly efficient processes and procedures
Performing base line metric collection and key performance indicators (KPI) to enable measurement of cost savings and time savings
Providing progress reports and/or briefings on a regular basis to managers, customers, and other stakeholders
Facilitating continuous improvement ideation sessions with Global Business Service Center teams and internal stakeholders to ensure a robust idea pipeline is in place
Analyse the needs and expectations of the customer’s experience in order to enhance quality and drive customer satisfaction
Monitoring, measuring, and providing feedback on process performance
Identifying, prioritizing, and executing initiatives aimed at improving global business service center processes
Collecting and documenting business requirements for experience enhancement processes and technologies
Conducting product solving and root cause analysis and leading teams to create effective countermeasures and action plans to ensure sustainable results
Supporting implementation of improvements for process efficiency, quality, and control KPIs
Bachelor’s Degree and significant related experience
Demonstrated ability to recognize process improvement opportunities, apply project management & quality optimization tools to drive improvements, identify & address related employee training needs
LEAN Six Sigma certification or training
Relevant experience with: Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving Method 8D, FMEA
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to partner with key internal/external customers in order to drive change and continuous improvement
Strong business acumen and leadership and decision making skills

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Contribute to the development and execution of Continuous Improvement strategy, plans, initiatives, and goals in support of the BD vision, mission, values, strategies, and plan
Drive and sustain Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and programs such as: Kaizen Action Sheets, 5S, Lean Daily Management System, Total Productive Maintenance, and 20 Keys
Act as a change agent by providing coaching at all levels in Continuous Improvement philosophy, culture and alignment with BD’s vision, mission, values, strategies, and plan
Track CI metrics and drive improvement
Provide advice, counsel and/or instructions to individual employees, teams, facilitators, area management, and appropriate personnel relating to CI activities
Monitor and assess CI related needs and performance. Provide feedback, resources, support, training and direction as required to facilitate changes, meet needs and enhance performance
Stay up to date, benchmark and network as required to be familiar with and be able to communicate leading edge tools related to training and CI
Regularly provide feedback to management on status and issues regarding the success of CI
Provide structured team, facilitator training and certification in conjunction with Human Resource personnel
Perform additional CI duties as required
Comply with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures including RCRA Hazardous waste regulations
Comply with all BD quality policies, procedures and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles
Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred
Previous supervisory experience strongly recommended
Eight to ten years experience in developing, organizing, implementing, and managing projects and assignments
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Minitab, SPC Software, etc.)
Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean (Kaizen) Leader Certification required
We consider individual involvement and accountability to be both a right and a privilege
We accept personal responsibility for everything we do
We treat the company’s reputation as our own and try to make wise use of our time and the company’s resources
We expect access to the tools and information necessary to participate in any decisions that will reflect on our collective or individual reputations

National Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Drive the development and successful delivery of HR Servicing process improvements to increase customer satisfaction, improve financial productivity and enhance risk mitigation
Partner with global and local stakeholders to improve / lean-out processes that result in improved HR effectiveness and efficiency
Facilitate continuous improvement workshops following standard methodologies like Lean/Kaizen or Six Sigma
Partners with local and global partners to deploy and enhance HR Service Delivery Model globally
Analyze processes and service performance related to local and global Servicing areas while cooperating with global quality professionals within HR
Run continuous improvement process (CAPA) and transfer trend analysis results into recommendations or initiate / coordinate needed actions in cooperation with local operational management teams or global Quality team
Apply agreed Quality Management approach (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream, ANSI) and execution methodology to change initiatives that benefit from this type of structure
Use of strong cross-cultural communications and leadership, influencing and consultative skills
Ensure that agreed local or global processes are followed and use of standards /technologies
Become member of global Quality Management team

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

A current resume (indicating your related experience)
A Letter of Interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position
Minimum of three (3) years of knowledge and experience applying Lean principles and techniques
Ability to impact/influence others
Possess the drive for improvement and the ability to create new ideas to operate more efficiently
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized accredited college and/or university whose accreditations are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in the development and deployment of Policy Deployment (PD) throughout the Organization. Effectively communicate PD through the Organization and ensure the necessary PD processes are in place to implement the Initiatives and achieve the Improvement Targets
Assist in the development and implementation of CI strategies supporting aggressive business goals
Help the Business Leadership plan events in line with their Macro Plans & Policy Deployment
Know, apply and assist the application and use of Lean Principles & Tools toward developing the Organization into the Least Waste Way ( LWW )
Drive the Organization transition to one that is supportive of and operating at the Least Waste Way
Ensure the Esterline Enterprise Excellence principles are developed into the culture through education, demonstration and expectation
Nurture an environment that enables real time problem identification & resolution
Identification and removing of barriers to implementation of CI
Monitoring progress of CI within the organization
Hands on education, training & application of CI principles and tools
Planning and facilitating CI events
Providing CI training and teaching (OJT)
Assist with the necessary follow-up actions to close out “to-do” actions after Kaizen Events
A ‘lean guru’ with hands-on and solid enterprise experience; 6+ years hands-on track record of implementing successful lean programs with Strategy Deployment, value-stream mapping, daily accountability, 5S, visual management, lean in the office, lean sourcing, etc
5+ Years’ experience working in the Danaher Business System (DBS), Toyota Production System (TPS), Honeywell Operating System (HOS) or other recognized Lean business system
TPS or Danaher Business Systems experience strongly preferred
Formal lean training and comprehensive knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies and tools
Project management experience in leading complex, global projects with multiple stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations or business
Ability to lead and execute project independently
MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Able to travel 20-25% domestic and international
Previous exp in Teaching, Training and Instructing
Seasoned Executive and Change Agent
Strong & Charismatic leadership
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal, coaching and counseling
Detail oriented with the ability to see bigger picture and envision step-change scenarios
High ethical standards to support a professional business code of conduct
Superior leadership skills with proven ability to effectively facilitate effective cross-cultural business interaction
Passion for driving business improvement and leading change in a large global environment
Credible
To the Lean Principles
With Leadership
Across the organization, demonstrating mutual trust and respect
Change Agent
Help create and maintain an environment that encourages and supports change while maintaining compliance and protects the business
Bias for Action
Execute a change strategy in line with Policy Deployment
Emphasize creativity before capital
Comfortable with risk taking
An ability to do/lead guided discovery
Ability to take initiative as problems or opportunities arise
Have a broad skills base
A range of successful assignments & experiences
A good business acumen
Employee understanding
Recognize the value of and develop the people resource, using the support of the “HR” organization
Strong Communications
Effectively communicates the Esterline Strategy & Policy Deployment
Capable of influencing and getting cooperation and action from others without having direct control
Ability to effectively communicate, work and relate with people at all levels of the organization
Good team player, good coaching skills and can develop other co-workers

Continuous Improvement Manager New Services Resume Examples & Samples

MS in business or technical field and at least 2 years in an operational consulting or radiology administration or operations role. Other applicable prior roles may include clinical education, clinical or business analyst, modality manager, quality improvement manager, process improvement manager, or the equivalent at a healthcare provider
Customer & Quality
Can gain expert knowledge of product functionality at a level sufficient to train others in basic use, advanced functionality, and best practices
Technology - familiar with the role (what data they provide), advantages, and limitations (where the data is reliable or not reliable, possible blind spots in the data) of imaging and healthcare IT systems
Operations: recognizes key performance indicators and their relevance to a radiology department, understand how these can be measured (link to systems) and limitations in those measurements, and the (people, process, system) factors that impact those KPIs
Organizations: fluency with typical roles and interactions within a radiology department and hospital; understand roles as linked to KPIs
Can gain broad knowledge about Philips products and services at a level sufficient to identify what Philips offerings may address customer needs and to make the connection between customer and Philips
Operational Experience and strong Operational Improvement Drive
Can execute structured root cause analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving methodologies (supported by tools and procedures) and explain the process and results to stakeholders
Ability to interpret data and trends, use of Business Intelligence type tooling, including working knowledge of statistics (understanding of terminology and significance), data visualization techniques (what visualization approach to use)
Willingness to travel up to 25 %

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager New Services Resume Examples & Samples

MS in business or technical field and at least 5 years in an operational consulting or radiology administration or operations role. Other applicable prior roles may include clinical education, clinical or business analyst, modality manager, quality improvement manager, process improvement manager, or the equivalent at a healthcare provider
MBA and/or industry experience (in addition to in-provider experience) is preferred but not required
Experience in direct or project/functional management of teams is preferred
Service oriented mindset (customer focused and experienced in customer interaction) is a must
Can execute structured root cause analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving methodologies. Can support the creation of tools and procedures to standardize these activities, and can coach others in the deployment of these processes
Project management: able to track and manage multiple clients simultaneously, and prioritize activities based on clinical and commercial variables
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in stakeholder management, with sensitivity to complex organizational structures, varying cultures, and potentially conflicting goals. Comfort working with both internal and external customers

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Provides business process improvement expertise, along with organizational, financial, business, strategic and project knowledge, to assess improvement opportunities and define and deliver sustainable process solutions for several work streams
May lead a team or multiple teams of internal and/or external resources on a project basis; leads assessment of potential new projects; analyzes opportunities at a high-level and defines approach
Works with Business Line / Function leaders to shape/manage project scope; coordinates analysis of current state process and issues/gaps; defines future state process and roadmap; develops business cases, financial realization measures/metrics, and controls; formulates final recommendations and executive presentations; trains, coaches, and mentors team members; drives implementation and ensures sustainable outcomes
Accepts overall responsibility for actions of the teams and manages priorities and assigns work appropriately on multiple concurrent process projects of varying size up to and including enterprise transformation initiatives
Acts as a change agent by emphasizing and encouraging continuous improvement; ensures that best practices and lessons learned are shared widely and applied across the organization
Relevant business process improvement, facilitation, and project management skills
10+ years of progressive related experience with proficiency and understanding in one or more functions, including 5 years of experience in process-related roles; 3 years in a banking environment, and a year with financial measurements and metrics
Ability work through others to resolve issues and manage stringent timelines for project deliverables
Compelling executive presence and effective communicator
Several years of leadership experience at a top-tier management consultancy
Training/certification in Lean Management System, Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, facilitation, and project management methodologies/tools
Demonstrated ability to increase team communication, actively facilitate the implementation and acceptance of new processes/procedures, solicit feedback from the team, and gain the buy-in and support from the team’s formal and informal leaders

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Provide strategic ACE/Continuous Improvement (CI) direction for systems, projects and programs for the Landing Systems Troy Campus
Become a resident LS expert and consultant in ACE/Enterprise Excellence operating system, Standard Work, Lean transformation and Standard Factory
Provide support and guidance on ACE/CI Assessment process, Kaizen events and Six Sigma Projects
Develop and mentor ACE/CI leaders, ACE/CI pilots and Tool Champions by providing guidance through ACE/CI certifications (Associate, Practitioner and Master)
Plan, lead and facilitate Kaizen teams: complete event planning, perform pre-work and facilitate team supporting event closure. Follow-up on kaizen events and assessment plan to Macro and ACE/CI plans to prevent backsliding
Member of Troy Operations leadership team
Become an ACE/CI advocate in leading and implementing organizational changes throughout the Troy organization
Complete ACE/CI initiatives that lead to improved business results (Flow and linkage changes, Kaikaku implementation, implementation of Pull system and Lean transformation)
Plan, Lead and facilitate CI projects teams (in manufacturing, as well as, non-manufacturing/business processes)
Utilize Macro planning and Value Stream mapping to develop future state CI plans
Assess ACE/CI initiatives and provide input and recommendation on future activities regarding employees and leadership development
Five (5) years varied experience, including successful implementation of CI, leading of projects, developing and mentoring leadership, leading others, training or participating in continuous improvement activities; operations, active participation in team or improvement activities
Strong servant leadership style
Excellent communication skills, particularly verbal skills in group settings where there may be resistance to change
Exhibit appropriate change agent skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, facilitate and motivate teams; a bias for action and sense of urgency to obtain results; active listener
Must be able to verify U.S. Person Status as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Required Black Belt, and has received certification as a Lean Implementer
Has shown initiative, the desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations
Possesses advanced computer skills (experience with spreadsheet applications would be very helpful)

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Direct plant product Continuous Improvement activities
Responsible for overall quality operating system
Oversee employees engaged in testing/quality lab activities
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
Manage and track warranty
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management and staff
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures
Document testing procedures, methodologies or criteria
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points
Devise processes/procedures to increase efficiency
Previous 7 - 10 years CI experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor of Science Engineering or degree related to field
TS and ISO Audit/Certification experience
Dependability - requires being reliable, responsible and dependable and fulfilling obligations
Stress tolerance - requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Ability to follow instructions carefully, requiring basic reading skills and ability to follow diagrams & pictures
Ability to respond to changes in demand by shifting labor from one product line to another
Ability to perform very stage of the assembly process

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead plant based CI team providing daily direction, mentoring, coaching and development to ensure the continued success and development of the CI team
Manage financial roadmap, strategy development and execution to achieve short, mid and long-term business goals
Work closely with the controlling and plant management teams, utilising the BBP system, to identify improvements to support profit planning process and reach set benchmark performance
Ensure lead-time, from receipt of customer order to sold product, is clearly understand across the business and areas of improvement are highlighted with actions plans in place to improve lead-time performance
Ensure Standard Work is in place for all processes within the operation
Ensure Visual Management is deployed throughout the operation to monitor scrap performance and effectiveness of daily activity versus customer demand and efficiency goals
Work closely with Operations team to ensure production goals are monitored and adjusted based on efficiency improvements
Lead weekly meetings with plant leadership team to present how the CI team is driving profitability improvement
Lead monthly meetings with senior management to present progress to meet short, mid and long-term business improvement goals
Manage reporting of CI team progress to set deliverables
Work closely with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure optimum layouts are developing and installed for new and existing product lines to meet sold efficiency and cost goals
Ensure YFIMS auditing and improvement is high priority and sufficient action plans are in place to improve plant rating
Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in driving change within a challenging business environment
Information and material flow mapping experience critical to success
Experienced practitioner of the lean tools
Capacity planning
Basic understanding of the profit and loss statement
5 years industry experience
Degree in Operations, Engineering or Economics

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Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline required. MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable
Five years of minimum experience in the direct implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Six Sigma principles
Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, leadership and project management

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role will support and strengthen the Operations team (c.105 people). You will work collaboratively with your peers, the three Production Managers across this diverse Chemicals manufacturing site. Championing the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, you will drive a site step-change through process and plant standardisation in the overall pursuit of Operational Excellence. Responsible for a direct team of professional Chemists and Engineers, you will manage varied work-streams and capital projects to embed this change
This is a practical, hands-on role (rather than theoretical) and requires an impactful, results and project-orientated continuous improvement leader. You will offer a positive, consultative approach, with the proven ability to influence, facilitate and develop others to enable you to embed the required processes, skills and behaviours in the organisation. You will be able to challenge the status quo
You will likely be educated to BSc or MSc level as a Chemical or Process Engineer with essentially previous line management experience gained in an Operational/Production role within a manufacturing environment
Proven knowledge of CI tools and techniques is essential including Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, with experience of other good manufacturing practices such as Root Cause Analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC) being highly beneficial to implement the increased level of control and process automation needed on site
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Leading, managing and co-ordinating the continuous improvement programme at the site
Leading change throughout the business via identification and management of projects
Engaging with people at all levels to yield the benefits of continuous improvements
Developing continuous improvement strategy across all functions
Conducting Lean System assessments, planning and managing improvements
Providing Lean support across the organisation, eliminating waste and increasing customer satisfaction, cost reduction and improving financial performance
Leading the continuous improvements team
Managing simultaneous multiple projects
A degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline or business studies
Certified Lean and Six Sigma practitioner (Black Belt desirable), trainer and mentor
Proficient communication and influencing skills
Highly driven and results oriented

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Driving improvement initiatives that positively impact Client satisfaction & business profitability
Identifying areas of improvement and facilitating improvement projects which can result in significant improvement in profitability
Solving business problems through innovative & sustainable solutions thru Six Sigma DMAIC strategy and applicable Continuous Improvement and/or Delivery Excellence strategy and best practices
Identifying process gaps & automation opportunities
Project managing improvement efforts across multiple locations and maintain consistency in effort & implementation
Interfacing with leadership/clients and identifying opportunities for value
Driving effective Change Management for a stable & consistent delivery – Zero surprise operations
Train, mentor and certify Six Sigma Yellow belt and Greenbelt candidates
Good Leadership and communication skills top, bottom and across working effectively with colleagues and leaders across the organization
Self-motivated and with a good sense of self-discipline
Graduate of any 4 or 5 year course
Six Sigma Black belt certified
6 years and above work experience in operations preferably in BPO/ Service Industry
1 to 2 years work experience as a Continuous Improvement or Process/ Delivery or Operational Excellence or similar function

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

The Continuous Improvement Manager/ Master Black belt will manage a small team that will be focused on benchmarking and replication of best practices as well as data analytics, looking for improvement opportunities across the organization. Incumbent will be responsible for recommending, implementing and enhancing a standard framework across the organization to systematically identify, define, prioritize and follow up activities towards accomplishing the company strategic plan. This frame work includes an effective governance approach and operating model for on-going continuous improvement function towards enabling SCE reaching best in class performance
The CI Manager/MBB support development of the 5 year strategic planning towards improving key corporate metrics (affordability, reliability, customer satisfaction and safety) by continuously monitoring link between plans and the identification of new opportunities
Assures that strategies from high-level management are carried out through driving development and further improvement of a diverse set of operating mechanisms, including development of CI training materials at different levels of complexity. Tracks program deliverables and achievement of key milestones, highlighting risks and ensuring program metrics, savings tracker and other reports are timely and accurate. Lean Six Sigma and Project Management subject matter expert, able to train people across the organization at any CI level
Individual will be in regular contact with executive management across the OU’s providing information and getting buy-in in setting strategic direction on corporate goals i.e. affordability, reliability, customer satisfaction and safety. With day to day interaction at a managers and supervisor level
On occasion, this position will lead projects/ activities of significant impact for the organization that are complex in nature and require a significant amount of effort
Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline
Five years implementing CI practices through applying Lean and Six Sigma methods within the service industry or environment (i.e. utilities, financial, call centers, others)
Five years of experience within the Service industry in a functional role within the organization
Experience leading Kaizen events as well as DMAIC projects within the service industry
Five or more years of experience managing/supervising/leading a group, unit, or teams
At least 2 years performing data analytics with tangible results on process improvements
Possess understanding of both theory and practical application of continuous improvement principles and tools
Demonstrated history of implementing sustained improvements in operations, support departments and with suppliers using Lean (Toyota Production System) and similar continuous improvement programs on a large scale
Formal training on Project Management (e.g. PMBOK or similar)
Strong interpersonal, change management and conflict resolution skills
Lean Six Sigma (or similar) certification at a Master Black Belt level from a recognized company or institution
Experience leading at least 20+ Kaizen events as well as 5+ DMAIC projects within the service industry
Leadership implementing/deploying CI programs
Use of complex data to identify opportunities and offer solutions; Exposure to Advanced Data Analytics
3 years of experience and project manager using a formal methodology such as PMBOK
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate data, context, and implications to business stakeholders
Utilities industry experience
Project Management PMP certification
Formal Data analytics training/certification

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Assists with the deployment of Continuous Improvement strategies site wide
Own and manage area Continuous Improvement Processes and Projects
Define and deploys area CI tools and techniques
Train and coach plant leadership and personnel on the use of continual improvement concepts
Collaborate and build strong interpersonal relationships with the area leadership and team members
Leads cross functional teams to drive projects from conception to realization
Lead advancements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery and Employee Engagement
Consult, coach, develop and train leadership and team members to excel in Continual Improvement concepts
Help to establish, improve and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with area leadership and team members
Demonstrates flexibility in managing special projects as directed by leadership

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3-5 years leading high impact teams
3-5 years managing portfolio of projects
5 years operations experience
5 years technical background in lean manufacturing
Master’s degree a plus
Extensive experience in operations
Demonstrated proficiency with advanced ACE tools
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop closed-loop quality system driven to reduce process variation and ensure plant compliance
Act as change agent to drive continuous improvement of production and service processes to improve quality and increase efficiency, which includes root cause analysis and problem solving
3-5 years’ experience in quality, or equivalent.EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred or
3-5 years’ experience in quality, or equivalent experience
Prior management or supervisory experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skills
Experience in implementation of technical testing in production environments
General knowledge of printing and converting technologies preferred
Experience with Minitab software and SAP is a plus
Visual Color Detection, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors

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Managing CI Projects as assigned, typically within a local region or business unit
Performing gap analysis to identify deficiencies in business processes and programs, and recommending adjustments to programs and/or processes
Linking process deficiencies directly to bottom line impact
Leads cross-functional project teams formed to implement change and drive continuous improvement
Drives mixed model value stream implementation projects with a focus on continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Use appropriate problem solving tools to provide rapid improvement with sustainable results
Ensures adherence to standard processes for data collection, documentation and reporting
Plans budget and manages costs related to operational excellence initiatives
Directly supervises, trains and mentors full-time CI assigned resources
Building project plan to CI projects, including resources, timeline, critical paths, etc
Managing diverse CI strategies for transactional and/or manufacturing operations
Participating in operational continuous improvement reviews with Local and/or Regional Management
Minimum 10 years experience in operations required
Experience in a Continuous Improvement function
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification required
Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput improvement
Proficient with Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Advanced problem solving capabilities, attention to detail and numerical aptitude

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools and methodology to reduce waste, streamline processes, and improve quality process controls
Utilize organizational and financial metrics to drive project selection and priority
Maintain and continually improve manufacturing processes in terms of quality, safety, cost, delivery and communication
Employ a working knowledge of standard-work to ensure every work activity is properly defined, displayed (point-of-use) & accurately followed
Create and maintain process documentation as applicable
Champion facility layouts and drive necessary modifications to drive efficiency and productivity improvements
Develop CAD layouts for new or modified processes
Provides hands-on technical support / trouble shooting to solve problems to root cause
Lead multi-functional work teams to complete projects and desired process changes
Lead, coach and mentor LSS Green Belt projects by using lean tools
Act as a change agent by facilitating Kaizen events
BS in Industrial Engineering or equivalent
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in an operations or manufacturing enviornment
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is strongly preferred (ASQ or equivalent)
Three to five years of demonstrated project management excellence (includes experience in leading cross-functional teams) and ability to work in a matrix organization
Must possess a good knowledge of process flow and development as related to manufacturing systems
High proficiency in key methodologies and associated Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management tools
Ability to manage highly visible, complex projects to a successful end
Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered
Solid computer skills with CAD, MS Office and other analysis tools and software programs
Outstanding analytical and statistical technical skills
Leadership skills to champion, motivate and influence change in a continuous improvement environment are essential
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail oriented tasks
Able to drive action in a timely manner

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to assure a safe working environment
Facilitate deployment and integrate the philosophy of WCOM into the culture of the Plant
Identify the highest value cost savings projects and coordinate the various project teams assigned to ensure proper resourcing to drive completion of projects
As a member of the plant leadership team, also involved in daily production and operations issues to insure that we produce a quality product, deliver against our committed customer service goals, and optimize efficiency/productivity
Be recognized as a leader and problem solver at the site by providing leadership and expertise that will solve problems and improve performance
Motivate, coach and instill good management skills in engineers, shift supervisors, and hourly employees. Establish a strong presence on the floor to set and communicate expectations, standards, and evaluate results so all employees understand expectations
Initiate and lead employee training to further instill the continuous improvement skill set in the organization. Develop new processes and programs as need and where gaps exist
Led major projects as necessary to improve plant results
Be able to extract useful data from a variety of systems to facilitate identification of improvement opportunities
Coordinates the work necessary to improve our overall Continuous Improvement results as measured by regularly scheduled audits
Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business areas
Facilitate a process of best practice sharing internally within the plant as well as externally with peers and other facilities
Lead project selection process and drive policy deployment so that all employees have a clear understanding of goals and objectives for a successful year
Bachelors Degree is required. Prefer a major in a technical background such as engineering or industrial technology
5 years of operations management experience is preferred
Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SAP
Ability to drive change and overcome obstacles
Demonstrate and foster Bemis Core Values and actively contributes to a high performance culture
Demonstrated ability to absorb new technologies and management techniques
Utilize an approachable and participative style in motivating people to achieve higher standards and performance levels
Experience implementing lean principles or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Support the process that identifies and implements significant Continuous Improvement opportunities to support division and corporate objectives
Support the preparation and dissemination of quality management reports for use by Maintenance Operations and assist management in their interpretation and application to improve performance
Act as a liaison between Maintenance Standards & Engineering team, Operations and Quality Assurance (Audit) organizations for purposes of evaluating and conducting labor productivity and technology improvement projects
Support continuous improvement programs, establishing and maintaining high quality assurance standards, procedures and controls Support continuous improvement deployment using fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma
Support lean office and implements lean principles Plan, lead and facilitate Kaizen and Six Sigma teams
Complete event planning, perform pre-work, facilitate teams and support event closure and follow up
Develop standards of performance based on process innovation and best-in-class practices Supports the preparation, development and publishing of Continuous Improvement materials to include detailed process documentation, process maps, and training (webinar) materials
Provide guidance and technical knowledge on process and continuous improvement projects
Educate, coach, mentor and qualify Lean / Six Sigma specialists
Track continuous improvement status, cost savings, training, certification and events by project or account Review and report on performance against operational objectives and project success factors
Support the development and implementation of the operational goal setting process
Ensure the integrity of performance systems and reports

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Translates strategies into tactics representing multiple disciplines within a department area or covering more than one department
Typically 2nd level people manager
Provides management and leadership to managers, supervisors and/or exempt staff
Integrates functions in a multi-discipline work environment
Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives
Manages subordinate managers
Holds subordinates accountable for budgets, schedules, performance standards
Determines organizational structures with top management approval
May be responsible for the activities at a manufacturing facility or multiple operating facilities
Establishes and integrates organization operational objectives, assignments
Designs, manages and executes policies to deliver business strategy
Errors in decisions, recommendations result in failure to achieve major organization goals
Minimum of 5 years experience as a first level operating manager
Minimum of 2 years LEAN experience

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Will be an operations/supply chain/business Site Lean Leader with strong analytical skills and exceptional communication skills
Ideally, the candidate will have significant industry experience in a leadership role with broad expertise
A key requirement will be for the candidate to know “what great looks like” (as opposed to merely ‘good’) in various areas of operations
The successful candidate will have a track record of leading and personally implementing significant change by engaging all stakeholders in a team-oriented process
Experience with large and small companies will be a plus
Ability to create “leverage success”: the successful candidate will apply his/her learning wherever most applicable across the site using “leveraged success” to increase value
Able to conduct: Kaizen events, 5-S training/audits, standard work events, visual control training, leaders standard work training
Ability to effectively implement visual management techniques
Bachelors with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and successful prior experience in a CI Manager role
Minimum 3 years of Lean Management experience with additional experience in project management a plus
Minimum 2 years of experience leading continuous improvement activities, utilizing recognized lean manufacturing techniques
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred or commensurate experience
Proficient experience with Kaizen and Lean events
Previous experience in project coordination/management in a manufacturing environment
Experience with a production/operating system similar to the Toyota Production System
Understanding of Lean Principles such as 5S, pull, flow, takt, JIT, Kanban
Experience utilizing value stream mapping to document and clarify the “current state” of processes. Design associated “future state” maps with wastes eliminated and lead times reduced as guides to maximize efficiencies
Experience with Mistake-proofing or Poke-yoke
Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
SMED or Equivalent Quick Changeover
MDI (manage for daily improvement)
Experience in prior Lean transformations
Formal problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5-Why
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio

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Identify, manage, and execute Lean Six Sigma Projects using the DMAIC methodology
Drive multiple continuous improvement programs to enhance business KPIs and overall customer experience
Collect and analyze data and identify solutions based on root cause analysis and create business cases to present to key stakeholders and solutions
Interface and collaborate with other areas of operations, including merchant services, editorial, scheduling, and others. Filter and identify critical process changes and updates between departments
Serve as a primary thought leader on CI strategy
Support the head of customer experience in preparing for leadership meetings, team huddles, and problem solving on major projects and issues
Create process maps and help standardize process and workflow
Create reports and use data to drive decisions throughout CS

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

8+ years of experience in manufacturing area is required
Black belt Six Sigma or ACE/Lean Practitioner desired
Experience with SAP or other ERP system is desired
Knowledge of Planning and supply chain management a plus
Strong demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Strong demonstrated aerospace / aerospace aftermarket knowledge
Strong demonstrated communication and presentation skills
Strong demonstrated MS Excel skills with the ability to perform complex analyses and data mining
Applied statistics capability desired
Demonstration of job specific competencies including Business Acumen, Negotiating Skills, Operations Experience, Drive for Results, Interpersonal Savvy & Strategic Agility

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Drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan
Documents and works with Site Controller to validate achieved site LSS Savings
Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes
By utilizing projects charters with deliverables, will work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies
"Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation and prioritize improvement opportunities with the management team
Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organizations progression
Participate in developing and influencing strategy, planning, and execution depending on project or initiative needs
Lead goal setting, assignment of projects, review of progress, approval, and feedback for direct report(s)
KPI goal setting with the site via semi-annual Business Assessment, reporting and leading site reporting for KPI’s. Monthly updates on LSS resource, engagement, activities, etc
Mentor employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent to the site/organization
Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff and front line personnel
Own the Lean Maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for the site. Partner with Site Leaders on strategy and deployment objectives
Be a change agent: challenge organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements; remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes
Develop, implement and monitor site Lean training initiatives. Aid in the development of the AWS C.I. Strategy
BS/BA Degree or Equivalent
8+ years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/six sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness and tangible financial benefit
Lean or Six Sigma certification or practical experience leading C.I. Efforts
Experience guiding team progress for continuous improvement projects/programs
Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous improvement projects/programs
Ability to coach / mentor / inspire direct reports
Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective Change Management development and execution; Comfortable with ambiguity
The ideal candidate will have the ability and willingness to transition into an operations/technical/reliability leadership position within 36 months

Lean & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

As site APLS leader, site CI committee leader, site management team member and BU APLS network member, lead site APLS system setupand implementation to ensure compliance with corporate standard
Develop site Value Stream Map (VSM) and transformation plan, drive year by year improvement
Lead or Coordinate the progress of ALPS primary process implementation and site improvement projects
Responsible to report key monthly KPI performance in EMP system
Responsible for operational data and performance verification
Drive site OEE improvement by using systematic approach, like SMED, SOS, process constrain study, etc
Lead site level ALPS plan, procedure development, system setup and implementation
Share practice within ALPS and CI network
Conduct ALPS internal or peer audit as required
Key role to develop site staff’s capability in terms of Lean and CI
As member of regional key manufacturing process network, play key role in site major manufacturing process trouble shooting and gradual rate improvement
About 2 years experience of production supervision, process engineering or engineering design
Good command of both oral and written English
Competent in MS office, Min-tab
Good communication and interpersonal skill

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Support in Build up an effective CI culture in the plant. Delivers clear understanding of continuous improvement process requirements (behaviours and culture) & necessary to deliver productivity and improve safety, quality, and service
Work with Plant Manager to define and scope improvement opportunities. Drives behavioural change across the plant, through influencing employees through empowered CI teams in implementing C I and productivity projects
Support in achieving the plant conversion productivity target (6% Conversion Productivity) and identifying productivity opportunities to close potential gaps. Supporting start ups of NPDs, Capex projects and learning curves during projects
Initiates and supports training programs by using existing tools from the continuous improvement toolbox (Six sigma, QCDSSM, 5S +1, FMEA, SMED - Changeover, etc) to ensure all employees understand the concept of continuous improvement
Encourage, summarize and prioritise ideas and prepare effective implementation plan and tracking the benefits and recognize idea owners on the basis of CI reward policy
Track Key Performance Indicators which clearly measure plant performance as a basis for improvements. Build up effective system for measuring& control of KPIs in the plant. Build up communication tools for KPIs (Waterfall System) tracking understandable for whole plant levels.(Periodically effective communication to the manufacturing team )
Excellent support to manufacturing KPIs (QCDSM) to achieve best results. Coordinate with TPM owners to get clear understanding about the Efficiency loss drivers and plan corrective/preventive action to improve the scenario
Support excellent Customer service level via performing deep capacity analysis & back up solutions preparation. Support delivery of other functional goals (safety, quality) - performing safety scans & behavior observation
Perform work in compliance with the requirements of IMS (Integrated Management System) and valid work procedures and instructions. Follows rules for work safety, security, environment and food safety according to legal, KFB and KFI requirements
Coordinate and supervise internal trainings (production/M&R) though training matrix with support of Team Leaders and HR personnel
6+ years manufacturing experience

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Develop strategic plan for the plant to drive a learning culture and implement lean tools and processes, including gap analysis to current state
Lead Continuous Improvement Internal Audits. Develop implementation plans with Business Team and Operational Leaders post audit (Tactical Plans)
Conduct lean tool and process training as necessary. Plan and deploy training to support the plant’s goals and objectives in lean manufacturing and to develop the depth of lean skills for the tool champions
Lead the Plant Continuous Improvement Council that consists of plant leaders. Council monitors progress to the strategic plan and redirects activities and resources as needed to improve safety and quality, drive cost out of the business, and improve the lean culture and tool usage
Lead Kaizen events (Rapid Improvement Events) and train Kaizen team leaders to facilitate events. Coordinate and drive a structured closure process on follow-up activities
Interact with customer service managers and sales managers to facilitate cost out improvement opportunities or VA/VE events with our customers
Responsible for the implementation and deployment of actions to ensure compliance with ISO 14001,OHSAS 18001, OSHA regulations, and all Federal, State, and Local laws as they apply to their areas of responsibility
Support the sharing of best practices as result of internal and external benchmarking activities
Manage the Six Sigma program for the plant and mentors six sigma project champions
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Management experience
Experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives
Requires strong manufacturing process understanding, organizational, planning, and communication skills
Possess a clear understanding of Six Sigma Methodology
Actively increasing knowledge in Lean Manufacturing principles and deployment of them in both manufacturing and office settings
Knowledge of computers and related software for word processing, spread sheets, databases and project management
Knowledge of behavioral science, including the ability to build a team, motivate, counsel, and constructively deal with people at all levels
Working knowledge of: ISO 14001, SPC, Root Cause Analyze, PFMEA; Capability Studies, etc
Problem-Solving concepts/tools and understands the importance of the change control process

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Improves processes, eliminates wastes, and optimizes workflow in the plant
Facilitate CI events and teams. Creates and audits processes and standard to ensure sustained improvements
A minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a Continuous Improvement/Lean or Quality capacity
Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering preferred
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles; Kaizen principles and/or ISO certification
Prior cross functional team facilitation experience, proven to manage change, develop personnel, and strategically plan for continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Deploy DMOS (Division Management Operating Structure) with all functional groups within a Division
Complete Discovery process (business and operational analysis to identify opportunities) with all functional departments (Operations, Logistics, Sales and SG&A) within a Division
Conduct Discovery in their own Division and support Discoveries in other Divisions if/as needed
Drive additional savings beyond Discovery process by teaching and coaching, and ensuring there is a process of reviewing employee improvement ideas. This also involves assisting in driving project implementation through PIT's (Performance Improvement Teams), Division Steering Teams, and "Just Do It" initiatives
Facilitate teams in maintaining an opportunity pipeline
Support the Glide Path process (a total value stream review) with time bound actions, owners and due dates that ensure sustained performance improvement
Tangibly demonstrate their value in culture change, balanced performance improvement, cost improvement and sustainable efforts
Complete regular MOS / DMOS (Management Operating Structure) audits and serve as the site expert on the MOS / DMOS
Give and receive timely, honest, data driven feedback with all members of the Regional / Division and Subdivision teams to influence tangible savings and drive culture change
Support multiple facilities and spend time supporting DMOS in Division locations. Time spent in these locations will be determined jointly with regional CI support
Bachelor's degree required (Dean Foods internal knowledge may be considered in lieu of this requirement)
5 - 8 years of demonstrated experience leading and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or logistics environment; CPG industry preferred
Proven proficiency in Lean problem solving, root cause and waste reducing tools, processes and concepts (e.g. center-lining, visual replenishment, visual management, performance improvement teams, SMED, statistical analysis, pull systems, problem solving, fixed sequence scheduling)
Experience leading and following Safety/Security and Sanitation/Quality Policies and Procedures, and reporting and following through on any deficiencies
Internal candidates are able to demonstrate understanding of MOS
Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
Skilled in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
Position will support multiple plants within the Great Lakes Central Division; must be willing to travel 80% of the time
Ideal candidate will be based in the following locations: Huntington, IN, O'Fallon, IL, Franklin Park, IL, Louisville, KY, Livonia, MI or Grand Rapids, MI. No relocation assistance is available, therefore local candidates will be considered first and foremost

Continuous Improvement Manager, Quality Resume Examples & Samples

Green belt/black belt certification is an advantage
Advanced knowledge in Lean and 6-Sigma
Good knowledge of GMP for biological products
Excellent team builder / team player
Proven Planning & Organizational skills
Leads improvement initiatives for the Belgium QA organization in line with the overall Quality strategy and Quality plan as well as the business imperatives
Supports improvement projects or initiatives to ensure alignment and compliance as appropriate
Leads and coordinates strategic performance management (Objectives Setting and Review, Project Management Office of Quality, Total Quality Culture transformation initiatives) to monitor delivery and alignment of local plans
Leads Quality innovation to generate compliant, practical, sustainable and creative alternatives in line with the overall strategy
Act as a secretary for the Belgian Quality Leadership Team and committe

Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Participate in the SLT to establish the roadmap for HmeX enablers that support the site specific priorities in line with CBNs
Owner of HMEX and follow up on the deployment of the tools and concepts
Challenge to standardize on best practices and ensure consistency in approach
Ensure benefits of the Enablers prioritized and implemented
7 or more years of experience in manufacturing environment; with prior experience in a leadership role preferred
Strong knowledge of business and technical tools and practices related to Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, TPM or other continuous improvement tools
Practical experience and proven results driving continuous improvement principles and achieving targets

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Provide management, expertise, collation and guidance on all Continuous Improvement projects and activities
To manage the Continuous Improvement projects for all designated operations in order to provide broader business benefit and a centralised focus
Assist with Continuous Improvement proposals, coordinate and monitor progress
Utilise Value Stream Mapping and coordinate with Operations/Contracts Managers to establish process Improvements
Liaise with the site General Manager(s) to identify and achieve pre-determined target savings for the site through Value Stream Mapping and other activities
Capture and co-ordinate all current Continuous Improvement projects and establish a reporting method for these projects

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Creates a strategic plan and road map to meet facility goals to improve inventory, productivity, scrap/defect etc
Supports creating and implementing regional and local Lean and Six Sigma strategies and tactics in manufacturing facilities primarily as well as supporting functions
Works within the infrastructure of Gates Lean and Six Sigma practitioners by training and coaching site associates in Lean Six Sigma methodology
Leads plant/DC employees to diagnose and evaluate performance (safety, quality, service delivery, cost) challenges through root cause problem solving initiatives
Develop and implement plant/DC solutions based on Lean and Six Sigma transformation philosophies, concepts, principles, tools, and techniques
Assist in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems and other elements of operational excellence to aid plant/DC improvement
Help establish meaningful plant/DC metrics which monitor performance at a level sufficient to illustrate the true root cause of problems
Other tasks or duties as assigned
Create standards and transfer best practices throughout Gates facilities
Assist in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems, and other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid plant improvement
Degree in engineering or operations management
At least 8 years of specific management experience and progressive responsibility in operations and/or supply chain
Experience as operations manager, plant manager, or a leadership position for continuous improvement is desirable
Experience driving a change management initiative
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement projects through continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma
Certification desirable (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) with hands-on application - engaging floor practitioner
Significant experience in implementing Lean systems at the plant level (e.g..Quick Change Over, Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, Kaizen events, level scheduling, KanBan systems, and Value Stream Mapping)
Experience as a Six Sigma and Lean trainer
Ability to build credibility and trust within the organization
Demonstrate an understanding of the broader organization, and how this role fits into the strategic plan and overall direction of Gates
Create alignment so employees understand the strategy and how their contribution further organizational success
Reinforce the business plan and strategy by building a disciplined, consistent approach with measurements of success
Bring focus, purpose, and agility to motivate others to adapt quickly to changing business needs
Take the initiative to look for and take advantage of opportunities and take independent actions and calculated risks
Work with internal and external stakeholders in a variety of formal presentation settings
Demonstrate organization skills
Demonstrate ability to drive and report metrics
Master Black Belt or Lean Master highly desired
Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Minimum 5 years of continuous improvement management experience with core competencies in the area of Lean/Six Sigma
Strong and demonstrated track record of significant achievements in leading and executing Lean/Sigma programs in a global manufacturing organization
Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline
Master Black Belt/Black Belt certified by independent certification body
Strong ability as change agent with demonstrated ability to influence change for results
Possesses strong technical competencies in engineering, business and continuous improvement processes in a high volume manufacturing environment

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5+ years of experience in contact centre / outsourcing space
3+ years of experience with CRM voice or non-voice business (chat & email)
2+ years of experience in people management
Managed at least 3 improvement project – CSAT/Resolution/Cost/AHT etc
Preferred - Experience within technical & customer care domain
Effective communication with account leadership
Ability to identify improvement opportunities
Six Sigma / LEAN knowledge or certification
Flexibility to work in shifts and sites
Knowledge of MS Excel & PowerPoint

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Help drive the implementation of Lean Standard Work. Create a common understanding of the Lean Standard Work principles. Support and manage the FC implementation Agenda. Contribute to and facilitate Kaizen activities. Train and support all levels and act as multiplier on lean, standard work and Kaizen/PDCA methods
Standardize processes: Actively share best practices and ensure ongoing communication with EU Process Owners to avoid duplicate efforts
Highly motivated, customer-obsessed, flexible to deal with constantly changing demands to drive improvements on behalf of Amazon customers in a fast-paced production environment
Experience in an Industrial Engineering, Business Process Engineering, Quality, Operations or Logistics role
Project Portfolio Management experience. Demonstrate a strong track record of team leadership within a large-scale, rapid and process-driven environment
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Active networker. Shop-floor affinity
In-depth knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and its practical usage to solve problems and optimize processes
Wide range of method skills and practical experience, especially on continuous improvement and change management
Didactic skills and experience

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To support the deployment and implementation of GKN Lean Enterprise
Provide coaching and expertise on lean tool application to solve problems
Facilitate site-wide continuous improvement activities (production and business process) and support Continuous Improvement Leaders (CIL’s) in their activities; ensuring commonality of approach
Liaise with corporate function to install best practice
Work with the Site Steering Committee to develop the site continuous improvement plan (CIP) and continuous improvement strategy
Lead site Continuous Improvement leaders, including task prioritization, coaching, training and development, and supporting their interaction with management
Plan and oversee layouts of equipment, people, and processes to create flow; conduct time studies and work with engineering teams to develop standard work processes
Identify cost saving projects and track predicted savings
Maintain the facility suggestion system and ensure that actions are tracked and closed in a timely manner
3-5 years Leadership Experience – Technical and managing direct reports
Trained in Lean tools and techniques
Analytical Skills/Formal Problem Solving
PC Skills-Office/PPT/Excel
Value Stream Mapping ability
Demonstrated portfolio with quantifiable results
4 yr degree required
Six Sigma Blackbelt trained
Engineering Experience – prefer Industrial Engineer
Lean Launch Experience
Startup Experience
Autocad Experience

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Act entrepreneurially on matters related to CI; lead, guide, and energize the business
Plan, lead & execute actions aligned to strategic objectives
Take the CI process to new heights (e.g. lead-time reductions , single piece flow)
Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery in all departments
Collaborate with leadership to ensure employees are engaged during the Lean journey, providing leadership to plant lean steering committee
Develop & carry out Lean training for all employees
Align CI activity to business strategies
Deploy the lean strategy, monitor results and report progress
Work with HR to measure the effectiveness of cultural change
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards
Analysis, recommendation, and implementation of enhancements to exiting work methods flows and processes to increase throughput
Responsible for keeping abreast of developments in the field through contracts with professional societies, educational centers, journals, periodicals, etc
Is responsible for the quality and safety of own work and compliance of all company procedures and policies

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A minimum of 10+ years of manufacturing or similar experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
Experience in facilitating Kaizen workshops with demonstrated high impact results
Previous program/project management with project results
Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred

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The incumbent will provide leadership and support to optimize, standardize and deploy ELSS strategy, principles and practices across the sub-regional sites in APAC. Lead and/or facilitate ELSS (Eaton Lean Six Sigma) projects, EBS (Eaton Business System) activities, EBS-PULL, OpA, and deploy ELSS through tactical activities and facilitation of kaizen events in major sites. Develop ELSS deployment procedures and policies, sharing of best practices across the APAC region
Support development of site ELSS knowledge, coach and grow site talent on Continuous Improvement (CI). Determine and share CI best practices
Drive improvement in site processes and achieve targets on cost saving and other business metrics
Support key business segment’s cost effectiveness projects and actions, product cost reduction initiatives and ensure achievement of business benefits determined in each project
Lead, facilitate or support site Needle Mover projects, RIE events, Business Process Improvement (BPI) projects, including non-Cost-out CI projects
Follow-up the development and improvement of process and system to enhance and sustain process reliability
Support OpA, EBEA (Eaton Business Excellence), and other EBS initiatives and activities as assigned
Analyze and improve manufacturing and business processes using lean methods and tools, real-time problem solving techniques and other statistical and quality improvement tools
Initiate operating principles that focus on process standardization, visual factory, flow focus, accountability of tier meetings, etc
Mentor and support candidates of Lean Development Training and Lean Certification throughout the certification processPrepare and conduct ELSS related training for sites and develop on-site ELSS knowledge and talent

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Lead the execution of the Business Improvement (BI) plan for a manufacturing unit, ensuring that cross functional teams are engaged to focus on the specific priority areas and have the appropriate tools and/or necessary support to utilize them effectively
Deliver training, up to yellow belt, as specified by Manufacturing Unit training plan to build capability across all functions
Provide coaching and hands on support for the use of foundation elements of the business improvement toolkit to build practical experience and ongoing capability
Engage key stakeholders to sponsor BI activity and act to embed a continuous improvement culture
Selection of tools, from the UK tool kit based on nature of the problem and the business need, to make businesses improvements and promote the development of the manufacturing unit
Draw on divisional best practice and benchmarking to inform manufacturing unit application of tools and solutions
Review and analyze scorecard performance for the Manufacturing Unit teams to ensure data integrity, generate insight and action improvement plans which develop current performance
Lead and direct the Manufacturing Unit BI team to ensure that people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potential
Identify resource requirements and work with Senior Leaders to build appropriate teams to deliver agreed programs of work
Six Sigma Black Belt or degreed Engineer (Mechanical, Industrial, Process, Chemical, or similar) with attainment of Black Belt in one year. Expected progression to Master Black Belt
Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position. The degree may be in engineering, business, food science or other related fields
5 - 7 years of related experience in manufacturing required - food industry preferred
Possess keen team leadership, problem analysis, problem solving, and process improvement skills
Must have the ability to operate relatively independent and should be comfortable in doing so
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess experience in data analysis programs
Ability to analyze and utilize data to drive continuous improvement
The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where there is limited standardization
Knowledge and experience with Lean processes and problem solving tools
Have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions which may be in written, oral, diagram, presentation or schedule form

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Manages the OPEX CI activity
Takes charge of process improvement, standardization, simplification
Enhances collaboration from process perspective between functions and departments
Monitors BCO
Monitors Automation
Manages New customer implementation
Analyses and evaluates existing processes or sub processes operating systems within the context of business requirements
Proposes changes or enhancements to help achieve the business goals among other things via analytics delivery
Has accountability for robust process governance methodologies in the Organization
Manages relations with relevant business stakeholders
Leads, coaches & drives analytics excellence in team

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Evolve A&B Process Systems into a “Relentless Continuous Improvement” culture
Working with employees at all levels of the organization to go from being “Firefighters” to “Improver/Growers”. Emphasize cultural change at the management level
Knowing, understanding, and supporting Visual Management System methodology and execution
Leadership and Management

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Promote and provide technical and organizational leadership in teams, based on a culture of improvement, ensuring the sustainability of practices and methodologies in the supply chain
Detect and deploy programs and improvement projects, that challenge the status quo of the operation area, interacting directly with all areas involved
To coordinate and encourage the generation of continuous improvement and productivity projects, contributing with at least 50% of the total productivity of the areas in charge
To develop, share and implement best practices between the different plants operation processes in Mexico
Manage and lead the effective implementation of improvement tools in cross-functional teams
Manage the effective implementation of operation improvement tools
Fulfill and ensure that, the team meets the standards (OHSAS 18000) and security policy
Ensure compliance with the security measures applicable to the task
Fulfill and ensure that the team meets the standards (ISO 9001, FSCC 22000 "Food Safety System Certification" and "Quality, Cost, Moral, Sustainability QCMS) and quality policy
Degree in Engineering, Master's degree in Manufacturing, Administration, Quality, and/or Productivity
Verifiable degree in continuous improvement techniques: Courses and diplomas in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Applicable courses according to the training matrix
Organizational process improvement through tools and/or analysis methodologies (lean manufacturing, Six sigma, Changeover, work methods, etc.)
(Desirable) Black Belt training at a recognized institution (ASQ American Society of Quality or University) for example
Administration of personnel, coordination and management of high performance teams, at different organizational levels, as leader and facilitator of projects and strategies
Project management and financial impact assessment
Negotiation and Effective Influence
Development of efficient teams
Skills to solve complex and ambiguous situations
English: 80% advanced. Must write, read and speak English with medium to high knowledge in technicalities od the business
Management project knowledge

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Continuous Development of the productivity decks
Generate cost reduction opportunities and implement process improvement to reduce manufacturing costs
Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
Assist with the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR
Share and implement best practice initiatives across Supply Chain
Develop and maintain performance (KPI) visuals
Develop a waste analysis for all lines
Manage and evaluate the Continuous Improvement staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc
Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean)

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Develop, maintain, and roll out Continues improvement training modules. Develop standard work structure for week long kaizen evets. Examples: Standard Work For Flow, Transactional Process Improvement, ingle minute exchange of dies (SMED), Value Stream Mapping, Production Preparation Process (3P), Process Control, and Materials management
Oversees the implementation and consistent application of Lean techniques and continually evaluates areas for improvement; Annual assessment, Future factory Vision, continuous improvement road maps, key performance indicators (KPI) metrics, and site maturity
Develops an infrastructure to support continuous improvement and quality initiatives including the establishment tracking and reporting on site progress to Continuous Improvement Roadmaps and site maturity matrix
Employs Lean Manufacturing methodology and analytics into organizational operations in order to accomplish business objectives
Serves as a dynamic change agent and directly leads select business improvement projects
Executes a strategy that drives cultural change within manufacturing operations aligned with the overall business strategy: to identify areas of continuous improvement, eliminate waste, decrease cost, promote uniformity of policies, and track progress
Drives Executive Management to develop and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Develops strategic operational plans in collaboration with Executive Management
Coach and Mentor leaders around the organization on continuous improvement fundamentals
Responsible for the development and codification of standard Lean Manufacturing methods and training materials
Oversees the execution of the overall Continuous Improvement efforts across API. Tracks performance of improvement initiatives against plans against roadmaps
Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements
Proactively recognizes, plans and acts on the need for innovation and improvement
Produce and present monthly reports on progress of ABS and IC development
Assembles multiple teams as needed to support tactical efforts

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Drives tangible and measurable improvements of key processes through the leadership, training and mentoring of a team
Assist teams in developing a Lean Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives
Coach and mentor RBS Engineers and leaders in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around RBS
Directly supports a site in achieving strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events, assessments and providing guidance through the lean transformation process
Develop and upgrade RBS materials
Identifies and shares best practices across
Work with the Plant Manager and other functional leaders as a “thought leader” to define current state situation, assess gaps in process, capabilities, & talent, while assisting in the development of the future state in line with strategic plans
Delivers and sustains measurable results
Sets high expectations for sustained excellence
Self-starter: action oriented / "can do" attitude / resourceful
Ability to coach, mentor and develop associates
Matching 401(k) contribution
Discretionary Personal Reimbursement Account

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Leads and drives lean transformation and change initiatives to create and sustain a world-class visual manufacturing operations site for instantaneous recognition of waste in all areas
Implements STERIS Business System (based on Toyota Production System - TPS) continuous improvement activities in all major lean disciplines and in alignment with strategic initiatives and objectives
Facilitates and/or conducts lean training programs, Kaizen events, and other lean initiatives. Assesses, coaches, and provides constructive feedback to teams to strengthen lean competencies within the company
Serves as a change facilitator, develops and collaborates with business lean champions, and influences site leadership in the transformation to and/or in support of a continuous improvement culture
Develops and manages multiple processes, long and short-term, sustainable, lean-related visual action plans as well as key projects implemented
Monitors existing and new manufacturing and administrative processes for improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean problem solving methodology
Tracks, measures, and reports progress on improvements using standard, established Key Performance Indicators
Assists in the preparation of budgets, schedules, and other financial reports particularly regarding the impact of and sustainment of lean improvements, waste reduction, ROI, and as indicated by lean accounting principles
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through world class lean operations benchmarking
Organize and facilitate business Lean Steering Committee
Oversee SQDC, 5S, Hr x Hr boards for compliance to standards
Initiate, maintain and share site developed “best practices”
Bachelor degree required, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
Lean manufacturing (related) training required, preferably from Shingijutsu or nationally recognized certification body (SME/AME/ASQ/Shingo)
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated qualified lean manufacturing experience in a leadership role required
Solid knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Toyota Productions System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving and root cause analysis (PDCA), Quality at the Source, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, abnormality management, Hoshin Kanri – SD- X Matrix, project management, cellular and model line development
Extensive use of Gemba based continuous improvement tools/techniques
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics and 5S requirements with lean manufacturing and other business practices
Proficiency with personal computer applications, required (Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project and Power Point)
Superior and demonstrated leadership, team building, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and coaching skills and the ability to ensure accountability
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment with multiple priorities while driving results
Ability to interpret manufacturing schematics and blueprints and interface effectively in technical situations
Ability to mentor and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance
Knowledge of assembly line balancing and Toyota Kata highly preferred
Incumbent must exercise independent and group problem solving skills to meet the objectives set forth by the senior business leader and Director of Lean Enterprise along with opportunities captured by lean events and activities

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Manage the Fulfilment Centre improvement plan to focus on best customer experience at the lowest cost
Contribute to and facilitate Kaizen activities
Help drive the implementation of Lean Standard Work
Train and support all levels in Kaizen activities
Disseminate Lean Standard Work principles across teams
Support and manage the Fulfilment Centre implementation Agenda
Take ownership for the LSC (Leadership Steering Committee)
Coordinate and prioritise LSC process improvement activities and resources
Standardize processes and actively share best practice with EU Process Owners to avoid duplication
Liaise between FC and EU to drive leverage of cross-FC process excellence
Maintain strong relationships with EU Process Owners and FC Process Engineers
Project Portfolio Management experience
A strong record of team leadership in large-scale, rapid, process-driven environments
Very strong analytical capabilities
The ability to translate operational issues into workable solutions
In-depth knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and its practical usage
Wide knowledge of change management and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrable training and dissemination skills and experience

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6+ years of related experience in either Materials, Operations, Quality or similar role in a plant environment
Hands-on experience using LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, and TQM
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification

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Support the Company''s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities
Provide key input into the development of the Plant''s strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support plant business plan goals
Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals
Guides the design, development and implementation of cost reduction plans to improve competitiveness and operational excellence
Guides the design, development and implementation of process improvement initiatives and activities throughout the plant to improve competitiveness and operational excellence
Review and measure manufacturing methods, technology application and workflow processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills
Responsible for working with the leadership team to plan, execute, monitor and continuously improve plant and corporate objectives
Provide support and guidance to all departments in the application of lean/continuous improvement manufacturing techniques
Monitor the effectiveness of the Tower Automotive Production System, anticipate problems, implement corrective action and develop adjustments to the system
Guides the design, development, implementation and monitoring of verification methods to ensure team members are gaining knowledge from the training and that the continuous improvement activities are sustainable long term
Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc
Assist with plant activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals
Provide active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas
Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy
Drive plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, Pentastar, etc.)
Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate
Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required procedures in performing daily activities and hold direct reports accountable for enforcement
Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in plant based activities
Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training, tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently
Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant
Provides direct leadership and supervises continuous improvement staff in the plant
Bachelor''s Degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality, Master''s Degree preferred
Minimum six (6) or more years experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metals environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience
Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy
Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results
Specialized knowledge and the ability to train and mentor others in formal problem solving techniques such as Kaizen, value stream mapping, JIT synchronous, SMED quick die change, etc
Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001

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Be an agent of change and lead the TPS improvement efforts for the plant ensuring achievement of targets and goals
Be the key plant contact with platform, enterprise and contract resources to drive TPS program development and implementation. Provide status updates as required
Serve as a key plant contact for Research and Development activities
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality leadership to create a Zero Loss environment at the plant
Conduct and update periodic opportunity assessments, providing guidance to plant leadership on top areas of opportunity within the facility
Conduct line capability and/or loss studies for assigned areas
Facilitate training to assigned teams for key problem solving and focused improvement methodology tools
Train and coach plant personnel in continuous improvement processes and problem solving tools to improve results
Provide project management support to assigned strategic initiatives
Oversee the line performance tracking data and utilization
Diagnose and evaluate performance challenges in the areas of quality, productivity, and waste and drive improvement activities
Support plant leadership in annual operating and capital plan development
B.S. degree at minimum, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Business or Finance
Previous TPM or Lean Implementation Leadership experience required
5-7 years previous experience in manufacturing and/or engineering, preferably within food or consumer packaged goods industry
Exposure to multiple Supply Chain and other business disciplines (purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, R&D, etc.) in previous positions or project work preferred
Strong understanding of manufacturing unit operations
Exposure to productivity/continuous improvement methodology in previous positions
Strong statistics, data modeling/analysis skills
Understanding of plant cost structure and Supply Chain COGS. Able to interpret and build product costs, analyze trends and complete project valuations (using discounted cash-flow techniques)
Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal. Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
Strong computer competency required
5+ years in a continuous improvement manufacturing role and relevant degree or equivalent experience

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Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional manufacturing teams empowered to execute projects for continuous improvement
Coach, lead and mentor key plant functions, including Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Production Planning, Regulatory and Transportation
Map process flow, suggest changes to reduce process steps and times and build SOP's as well as working hand in hand with Quality and Safety to deliver a high quality standard
Develop standard operating procedures, specification documents, protocols, training programs, trouble-shooting guides and other documents to establish, improve and sustain operational and maintenance processes
Create project timelines, measure effectiveness of progress, maintain project timeline while meeting key milestones and measuring overall success
Deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in process capability and cost effectiveness
Benchmark against best in class tools & methods and share best practices within the business
Coach, lead and mentor Senior factory leadership in establishing and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement throughout the entire site
Build key competencies and capabilities throughout the site to include Problem Solving, Standard Routines, Measures Development and Operational Reviews
4-5 year Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering preferred
Strong coaching skills and ability to influence with integrity
Very Process-oriented individual with strong experience in documentation, process standardization, creating Work Instructions, SOP’s, etc
Experience with DOE’s and SPC would be a big plus
Extremely strong knowledge of formal continuous improvement programs and the ability to implement CI theory such as 6-Sigma and Lean (TPS)
Other helpful knowledge and skills would include 5-S, Fishbone Diagrams, Process/Value-stream mapping, TPM
2-3 years’ experience in process, packaging or discreet manufacturing industries; food related preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, aggressive, results oriented culture
Superior team building and communication skills to work with all levels of the organization
Exceptional people skills, oral and written communication skills
High level of competency in obtaining information and data, analyzing spreadsheets and business software, and applying and presenting data to drive improvements.EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

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Vnc-area Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Actively build on the 16 weeks OPEX deployment and keep the implemented tools, techniques and behaviors alive in the Area
Support, train and coach the entire Area in OPEX tools and techniques where needed
Support the Area/country management (and the various teams in the Area) in continuously improving the Area performance at all identified levels and metrics
Share identified and implemented improvements with other Area
Implement identified improvement ideas from other Area
Implement & test suggested improvements / changes to the standard processes as defined by the global process owners
Introduce end-to-end process mindset into the Area (by understanding how the Area is performing into the entire Damco network; how the Area impacts other Area and CO’s performance)
Ensure that changes / updates / improvements to the initial training material are effectively cascaded through the entire Area
1 OPEX /CI Ambassador and coach
Sustainability and expansion of OPEX in the Area depends very much on keeping alive what has been deployed in the 16 weeks deployment. This role is instrumental in this. Continuously the organization has to be challenged and coached to keep OPEX and Continuous improvement alive
The CI manager is the Ambassador who defends at all levels and in all situations OPEX and the CI mindset
Case needed the Area CI manager will also be the project manager of local improvement projects, however this will only happen occasionally; in principle, the local teams manage the identified improvement projects supported by the Area CI manager
2 Area management support
Challenge Area management in their CI thinking and drive
Help the Area management to identify improvement initiatives that drive the overall improvement of the Area
Teach and coach lean leadership to the Area management
3 Support and training
Provide CI / OPEX training and support at all levels in the Area where needed
Ensure that at all levels in the Area the OPEX/CI competencies are assessed and improved where needed in collaboration with the respective management (teams)

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A truly international working environment in a modern working location with lots of challenging improvement opportunities
Value and team-based leadership focused on creating synergy by cooperation and functional coordination
An open and engaging working environment and speak up culture
Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
Work-life balance
Competitive compensation packages
To have direct responsibility for the study of existing processes within the Port, developing Operations Procedures and identifying methods and products by which these operations could be improved or streamlined in order to provide maximum cost effective benefits to the Port
To organize training for new potential CI professionals and mentor project owners to ensure effective process improvement pipeline and performance culture
To maintain an audit and oversight program to monitor processes within the Port are carried out in accordance with laid out procedures
To give recommendations on operations process improvement to Operations
To create a pipeline of improvement projects ensuring that these projects are classified and prioritized for implementation
To ensure that documentation on operating processes and improvements are constantly mapped and updated
To agree and ensure completion of a predetermined number of improvement activities and their minimum values set as KPI every year with the Port management team
To assist the Management team in meeting and maintaining the Port KPIs
To ensure that proper management control systems are in place to ensure that focus is maintained on process improvement on a constant and ongoing basis
To ensure that best practices are shared throughout the group network through the use of portfolio and global functions
Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Good knowledge and work experience with process excellence frameworks (Lean 6 sigma green belt, black belt preferably)
In-depth, comprehensive understanding of port business processes would be considered as advantage
Ability to work under pressure, anticipate potential problems and diagnoses, evaluate and resolve problems as they happen in order to meet process performance objectives and deadlines
English – fluent verbal, written communications and report writing skills; Georgian and/or Russian will be a plus
Excellent interpersonal, mentoring and change management skills
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills, as well as excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work, proven problem solving skills
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data
Strong interpersonal skills and business savvy

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Rapid Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Engineering Degree from an accredited university required
Project Management Certification is preferred/experience is required
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – if you do have this you will be expected to acquire this certification during your first year
Ability to provide strong leadership and guidance to your team
Ability to foster an inclusive environment within your team and between departments
Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Previous CAD experience and the ability to read and interpret prints and drawings including G, D, & T
Ability to model our mission statement and Who We Are including our Beliefs, Values, and Vision
A positive attitude that encourage teamwork and collaboration

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Provide input and leadership to define Continuous Improvement and Safety Initiatives throughout facilities
Lead continuous improvement projects through the project life cycle to include activities such as process assessments, project planning, collaboration with stakeholders and process users, process observation and baseline metrics collection, team facilitation, and follow-up to ensure sustained results
Assist in the continued embedment of our Customer First Culture by working with production supervisors and team members to develop their understanding of our Customer First model and their impact to the Customer
Develop and utilize tools and techniques to extract, quantify, interpret, analyze, summarize, and visually display and present data
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, including delegation of responsibilities to appropriate team
Conduct Six Sigma, Lean projects, leading teams to address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results
Coach site managers to establish performance measurement systems and goals aligned with organizational objectives
Conduct Kaizen Leader Training and mentor Kaizen leaders

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Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Manage / improve the maturity of the Quality Management System, Corrective Action Process and Continuous Improvement across the Charlotte Operation
Provide Quality Management and Continuous Improvement (ACE) expertise and communication to align team members, other departments and leadership around organizational strategy, values, goals and objectives
Support strategic initiatives to drive reduction within customer, supplier, and operations quality metrics
Lead / drive investigations and corrective action for customer related failures, and facilitate customer quality & reliability interactions
Support and ensure timely response to customer inquiries to improve customer satisfaction
Collaborate with design, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations to ensure new and changed product are designed for manufacturing and reliability
Lead the manufacturing quality team on passport deliverables for all new programs
Direct quality projects, investigations and corrective actions by establishing strategy and providing leadership and organization necessary for success
Prepare for and present quality reports to upper management and customers
Establish firm expectations for the team and help manage multiple projects simultaneously
Develop, coach, mentor and manage staff. Establish goals and develop measurable metrics to gauge achievement against goals
Accountable for budget, staffing, and/or business/operational results
Support strategic initiatives to enhance supplier performance surveillance and drive process controls and improvement
Drive UTC Continuous Improvement (ACE) initiatives (i.e. six sigma, lean transformation, etc), while assuring successful annual recertification
Lead / drive a culture of continuous improvement through the use of ACE tools to implement change that strives for ACE Gold performance and supports the Chiller Operations factory transformation plan
Prepare and host Regulatory Inspections and complete all audit responses timely to sustain certifications
At least 8 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering with at least 3 years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of leadership, suppliers, and external customers, responding in a professional manner
Experience with ISO9001
Experience with ASME code a plus
Ability to assess complex situations, articulate options and identify important actions
Problem solver who not only identifies issues but leads efforts to resolve them
Experience leading, communicating, and influencing a cross-functional Management team
Strong and thorough quality knowledge, including

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PC&L Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead & manage the PC&L Improvement Coordinators network
Master's degree in engineering or Supply Chain management
Experience in PC&L management in plants
Knowledge of PC&L FCP’s and Tools
International mind set, overseas experience
Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Improve site performance
Drive and manage the improvement portfolio
Lead and support the ALPS deployment on site
Champion, develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and knowledge about related
Champions deployment of change management processes and tools to realize the business strategic objectives
Run own improvement projects delivering value to the organization
Network within the AkzoNobel CI community and share insights, problems and opportunities to promote improved
Relevant work experience (operations, production, maintenance, logistics, (process) engineering,
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate (also statistical) analyses

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Take lead responsibility for all Continuous improvement for the Group and be a driving force for change
Work with key stakeholders to identify and deliver areas for improvement and prioritise those that provide the best benefit for the Group. Establish a close link with the IT team in particular to identify current and future processes to ensure we adopt value improvement on all projects (both financial and non financial)
Efficiencies will be identified and set as targets for the Continuous Improvement Manager and the relevant champions to deliver against throughout the year with the CI Manager accountable for the overall delivery
Work closely with the nominated Business Champions to ensure projects and processes are successful across all functions with impacts understood across all functions
Be the lead on process mapping all processes end to end to identify opportunities where deep-dive workshops are required
Be able to translate operational issues into workable solutions and engage the operational team throughout so “change in not done to them”
Responsible for the preparation of senior manager reports and presentations defining opportunities, costs and benefits
Develop a culture of continuous improvement and “lean” thinking and where possible standardise processes and procedures. Suitable governance framework to be developed so we are able to refer to current processes easily and adapt to change as the people, processes and technology evolve
Significant experience (5-10 years) of implementing lean/ continuous improvement within a complex organisation
Keen advocator of change (where change is appropriate) and consultative approach with strong communication skills to demonstrate benefits of process improvements
Strong influencing skills and experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders to deal with any cross functional barriers
Commercial grasp and the desire to succeed with a proven track record of driving improved profitability
Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Energy and passion for innovating processes proactively to deliver improvement strategies and results
Be comfortable with ambiguity but be able to distil it into structured outcomes

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Facilitates internal Continuous Improvement and Six-Sigma activities
Primarily responsible for the implementation of the Shiloh Production System
Gathers information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs and duration
Drives methods improvement for worker efficiency and reducing waste through deployment of lean tools, especially value stream mapping. This includes materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and cost justification of new equipment as necessary
Drives cost control and reduction programs with his/her general knowledge and special skills while assisting the management team through deployment
Use project management and lean methodology to lead and guide related plant projects and deliver process and financial results within a specific time frame. conducts progress reviews with Plant Managers, Directors - Operations, and Executive Management
Develops and coordinates programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement
Facilitates employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results
Train employees, as needed, in all aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness and continuous improvement
Identifies and communicates best practices with and between other Shiloh facilities while implementing best practices from other facilities

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Manage the improvement initiatives that drive cost, quality, and productivity improvements
Analyze data using Tableau & SQL
Work with groups cross-functionally to develop and implement solutions across the organization
Improve our cost, quality, and productivity positions
Demonstrate strong analytical comprehension
Ability to identify problems, map problems, develop solutions, and own the solutions through implementation
Demonstrate sound ability to communicate across the organization about problems and solutions
Process flow mapping ability using Microsoft Visio
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related business field
2-3 years’ business and analytics experience
Tableau Experience

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Global Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor Degree in engineering required, masters preferred
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in engineering, testing, laboratory, equipment or manufacturing environment
Understanding of Automotive and Industrial customer expectations and quality systems (TS-16949)
Understanding of lab best practices for Operation and Safety
Experience with product and process development (APQP)
ASQ CRE, CQM or CQE desirable with hands-on application
Experience driving change management initiatives
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement projects through continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen projects
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and TS16949 QMS standards
Ability to interact with various levels of the organization
Ability to influence leaders, their impact behavior, and thinking
Prove ability to raise the performance bar – create, promote, and sustain a high performance culture that reinforces accountability
Orchestrate and prioritize multiple activities at once to accomplish Company goals
Prove ability to lead teams remotely
Have Mechanical engineering knowledge
Understanding and ability to apply concepts of testing and measurements
Practical knowledge of mechanical products, mechanisms and systems for power transmission and/or fluid power applications
Experience in supervising indirect people and managing multiple projects and/or teams
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other ERP systems, such as Oracle and other programs used within the engineering profession
Experience in partnering with business leaders on developing and driving global initiatives
High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple teams/levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships
Change management leadership capability
DFSS and statistics knowledge

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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business
Minimum of 5 years of Engineering, Quality and/or Operations experience
Familiarity with Industrial Solutions products and services
Experienced leading process improvements / RCAs / 8D
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; familiar with statistics and Six Sigma quality concepts
Change agent with strong credibility and influencing skills
Impatient to deliver
Experience & passion for process development, change management and influencing
Greenbelt / Blackbelt Certification and/or a proven education or work history in leading and implementing projects
Experience implementing and influencing
Clear understanding of the basic roles, functions, and products / services / repairs within Industrial Solutions
Self-motivated and possess demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve results
Committed to process improvement
Customer-focused in defining and establishing priorities

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Self-assessment & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Background in various safety management/functional area programs such as Conduct of Operations, Maintenance, Radiation Protection, Emergency Management, Quality Assurance or Training and Procedures is strongly desired
Experience performing or leading performance of readiness reviews or independent verification reviews of safety basis implementation is strongly desired
Specialized training or certifications related to quality management, conduct of assessments or safety programs is preferred
WIPP related experience is preferred

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead the development and implementation of the site Continuous Improvement Program; define actions and coordinate cross-functional activities. Also, provide Lean and Six Sigma support across the organization to drive short- and long- term business improvements
Lead the development of action plans based on plant-wide VSM, in conjunction with Front Line Leaders and value stream owners
Lead multi-tool Kaizen events to successfully improve processes and establish follow-up action items based on opportunities identified
Assist in facilitating site Continuous Improvement tools training
Lead and support Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) Self-Assessment, and identify performance gaps. Works with the Leadership Team to prioritize improvement activities and to close gaps
Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate waste, driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance
Demonstrate ability to perform and/or facilitate development of current and future state Value Stream Maps, and to drive resulting implementation plans
Manage multiple projects, lead teams, and track progress to meet objectives. Identify and coordinate Kaizen events leading to improvements in on-time delivery metrics, while reducing costs and inventory
Facilitate activities to drive a culture change toward the Continuous Improvement journey using the Plan – Do – Check – Act approach and the ADKAR methodology
Schedule and coordinate regular Continuous Improvement Team meetings to communicate improvement status and schedule of events
Support and participate in the Gemba Walk process by developing the schedule and tracking actions for advancement. Track and communicate progress of Beaver Continuous improvement deployment through the division and region, and interact with other plant Leaders to share best practices
Possess a working knowledge of relevant ISO 14001 and 9001 standards, as well as Eaton’s Global Management System for the Environment, Safety, Security and Health (MESH) and Eaton’s Quality System (EQS)
Support plant quality initiatives including developing A3s, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Method Sheets and Problem Solving efforts
Collect and analyze product and process performance data, using applicable Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing approaches, in order to identify sources of variation, and implement robust solutions to product design and manufacturing process challenges relating to both electronic & thermal-magnetic circuit breakers
Establish part processing and implement processing and assembly of products to ensure the highest quality at the optimum production rate at the most economical cost
This position is in an Operational and Excellence Department that supports a $100M+ business consisting of new and legacy circuit breakers and related products manufactured at the Beaver Plant
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or operations is required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement required
Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools and manufacturing processes is required
Demonstrated knowledge and training in process work instructions, standardized work, operator balance charts, and error proofing
Experience with basic quality tools, such as capability studies and gages R&R´s
Experience conducting multidisciplinary teams and ability to be self-motivated, drive for results, and operate in a complex manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate to internal/external customers in a clear, concise, and organized manner
ASQ CQE Certification
Green Belt/Black Belt (Six Sigma) Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Manufacturing Engineering

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Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Continuous review of customer’s business requirements by identifying improvement projects and assess its value (e.g. by creating business cases)
Re-engineering of existing services in order to save costs, improve process times or to adjust to
University degree or similar level of education in transport business
At least 8 years working experience in the logistics industry
Creativity and solution driven thinking beyond limiting boundaries
Understanding of Project Management discipline and solutions
Structured process analysis and process documentation skills
Strong affinity with required customer quality standards
Language requirements: English

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Assess the current CI culture and define and implement the required aspects to build or improve it
Define the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) ensuring alignment with the local and global strategy
Act as the Champion for the AOP, measuring performance and working with the Senior Management Team to ensure results
Quantify and drive improvements which then are captured in a project pipeline that is aligned with senior management as part of the annual planning process (AOP)
Drive the implementation of a CI governance structure, including the required tools and training across functional departments, ensuring a sustainable terminal improvement roadmap
Implement and manage the Process Performance System (e.g. Operational Dashboards) and other elements of the business KPI’s
Establish a structure for the development and mentoring of CI Project Leaders (Black Belts and Green Belts), Kaizen Facilitators, and Project Sponsors
Act as owner of the Business Process Manual and its subparts (Work Instructions, etc) via APM Terminals standard platform(s)
Lead projects with higher complexity regarding analysis and/or change management
Leverage the required skills and mindset by
At least 3-5 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement role
Proven experience with change management, cross-functional projects, conducting LSS training as well as Lean (Kaizen) events and mentoring CI resources
Preferably experience with terminal operations and/or the transportation/shipping industry

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead teams within all operations areas in order to achieve manufacturing and process improvement goals. Specific key responsibilities include
Provide effective change management and leadership in implementing the company’s Lean Enterprise strategy
Current state identification
Improvement opportunity Identification
Future state development (6 month, 12 month, 18 month strategy)
Implementation roadmap ownership
Mentor and train individuals/teams on Lean Enterprise Implementation and serve as a subject matter expert and resource
Program Manage annual cost reduction plans
Facilitate improvement events and train/coach/mentor other team members in facilitation
Establish budgets supporting Lean Enterprise activities, track performance vs. budget, and analyze/evaluate options to maximize value-added results
Provide leadership to others and serve as a technical subject expert and resource

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Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3-5 years of work experience in progressively more responsible position
No degree: 5-8 years minimum experience in Quality Management, Engineering Management, Production Management, and/or Project Management in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
Must be a certified Six Sigma Green Belt or attain certification through GPI as part of selection for this position within 2 years
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, track, execute and document multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement document control systems
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar word processing, SAP, MINITAB, SHAREPOINT, spreadsheet and communications software
Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ability to analyze data to make calculated corrections to reduce waste, increase productivity, and increase quality performance
The candidate must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
The candidate must exhibit ability and a desire to make reasoned decisions on actions to be taken, based upon his/her knowledge and experience, with less than complete information on the current situation
The candidate must take a strong position on well reasoned convictions, be uncompromising in the quest for quality of output whether it is a product, a service or an activity and above all act at all times in accordance with corporate principles
The candidate must be action oriented and rise to meet challenges quickly, sometimes with a minimum of planning

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Formulate projects and objectives based on the needs of the operating group
Prepare project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, and the inclusion of project milestones and review points and reporting thereof
Select staff for the project team, as indicated by project skills requirements
Coordinate the project staff during project performance and participate directly in project performance as required
Incorporate Lean Six Sigma principles to gain efficiencies and provide assistance to project staff based on those principles
Report to senior management on project progress, problems, and the need for changes
Ensure that all work and documentation meet the standards of the department and the project
Fulfill project reporting requirements
Assign personnel to various projects and direct activities to gain desired results
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Master s Degree (MBA) or eight years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Follow Akzonobel HSE Responsibility Liability Statement including policy, rules, and standard. Comply with regulation requirement
Organize and work out safety production rules, procedure and emergency response instruction related with own department
Organize and participate safety production education and training, recording related activities; ensure employees be familiar with relevant procedures and work instructions. have the enough safety production knowledge and skill to work with and cope with emergency situation
Supervise and enforce the action on main hazardous source applications
Organize and participate emergency response drill
Inspect the status of safety production related issue, find hazardous situation and take action to eliminate the risk
Stop and correct break rules command, work at risk, work against procedure; report incident, near miss and at risk situation to safety personal or site director timely. Comply with Akzonobel life save rules and golden principle
Take action on site improvement plan and finish the actions on time
Bachelor degree (degree related to technical, business or economics fields most applicable). If higher vocational training then longer work experience is required

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Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training/ workshops to drive cultural change
Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation
Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility
Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent
Lead assigned projects and identify self-initiated projects based on opportunities discovered during audits
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and ERP applications
Ability to read Schematics
Training in CAD preferred
Minimum of 4 years’ experience
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, problem solving and analytical skills
Training in Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation
Strong leadership skills, experience working in a unionized environment, ability to learn and apply new concepts and overcome obstacles with change
Previous exposure to a high volume job shop environment
Ability to work with and influence others in a fast paced environment, ability to work shifts as required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited University

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Maintain a culture of excellence in execution, continuous improvement, and communication within medical polymer production work areas. Take an outside looking in perspective and define quality from the customers’ perspective who buy our medical polymers
Provide leadership regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities. Act as a SME and leverage understanding of Industry leading best practices and connect with key stakeholders in order to gain support of continuous improvement initiatives
Manage and drive improvement quality standards, resolve technical related issues and improve manufacturing procedures, processes, monitoring and measurement activities
Continuously review and drive operation improvements with regards to production set up and layout of equipment and general work areas
Continue to develop, implement, train and monitor effectiveness of process systems and procedures to ensure compliance to GMP and all other applicable agency regulations
Execution of validation protocols as instructed for cleaning processes, equipment qualification and processes/products. Coordinate and monitor inspection activities
Drive compliant behavior within the Quality Management System for Medical polymer products including audit support, evaluation of non-conformities, support of investigations, and execution of Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions (CAPA). End-to-end ownership across the entire CAPA cycle from non-compliance to investigations to Corrective/Preventative
Employ strong process disciplines by creating repeatable processes within the production areas
Ensure adequacy and compliance of dedicated, environmentally, climate controlled areas that manufacture medical polymers; ensure clean work areas that are free of contaminants (includes airborne) and spills. Oversee safety, cleanliness and organization of department
Bachelor’s degree (Operations Management, Engineering or other technical discipline)
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or related operations is required with of direct supervision of employees required preferably in a medical device environment
Experience within a Good Manufacturing Practices and/or ISO regulated manufacturing environment is required; ISO9001 or as an engineer in a medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Working knowledge of Quality Systems Regulation (QSR) requirements and associated risk assessment for medical devices preferred
Experience with environmentally, and climate controlled environment is preferred
Experience with CAPA process and implementation
Demonstrated strong project management skills is preferred. The ability to lead and facilitate project improvements is preferred
Advanced understanding and working knowledge of Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools is required. Six Sigma Training and/or Certification are preferred

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to achieve operational excellence and enhance the overall effectiveness of manufacturing operations
Drive the change management necessary to implement effective lean manufacturing operations
Accurately determines which project management methodologies and process improvement strategies are best suited to achieve objectives
Effectively uses those tools to increase the likelihood of success
Support continuous improvement activity throughout the organization
Tracks and manages post-project implementation performance monitoring: including control plan audits, savings verifications, and reporting
Coaching and training plant/operations managers and coworkers on principles of lean manufacturing and problem-solving
Maintain a high energy level and positive attitude to support continuous improvement
Follow-up with plant/operations managers to ensure successful implementation
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
Bachelor’s Degree in a engineering, supply chain, operations or related field
5 - 10 years of working knowledge and practical experience in manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of and ability to apply lean and six-sigma principals and other similar problem solving tools

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Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
Minimum 1 year of lean manufacturing experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Drive cost saving projects from start to finish
Develop metrics and set up tool to measure operational performance as part of the overall launch program
Review and analyze customer defect data and develop corresponding action plans to reduce defects
Develop and execute action plans that increase quality, inventory accuracy and service
Use lean techniques to root cause process deviations and develop countermeasures for these deviations
Work closely with support staff to secure resources for projects and provide support for other initiatives as needed
Travel to sites to evaluate and ensure compliance of improvement initiatives
A completed Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations/Supply Chain, Computer Science, or other technical field from an accredited university
3+ years Operations Management experience, including continuous improvement experience
Background in manufacturing, production or distribution environment
Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques required
Proficient with MS Excel and SQL
Willingness to travel as necessary, up to 40%
MBA / Master's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Ideally have a Logistics and/or Retail background

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

The CI Manager will be responsible for leading the CI improvement process at aggregate operations. He/she will work with local managers to identify production, QC and commercial process best practices and then bring awareness of these best practices to other operations
The CI Manager will become proficient in the technical aspects of production, QC and sales processes, as well as the general management aspects of the business. He/she will help to identify new product opportunities, develop benchmarking studies, coordinate peer based site reviews and facilitate improvement discussions with the Plant and Area Management. He/she will follow up on improvement opportunities and provide assistance to local management to make tangible progress in realizing improvement goals
The Continuous Improvement Managers will become a conduit for transferring best practices across the organization, and deliver training modules in conjunction with the HeidelbergCement Aggregate Academy, including best practice calls
In addition, the CI Manager will have North American (NAM) functional responsibility to lead improvements of a specialist topic. This high profile position will require regular travel within the Region/NAM and a commitment to work with multiple levels of management
Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or at least 8 years of experience in the aggregate or allied industry; or an equivalent combination of both, plus at least 4 years in a direct mine/quarry management role
Highly organized with excellent communication and project management skills, and the strong desire to work alongside and support our line management with all aspects of Continuous Improvement
Self-motivated and high energy with the ability to plan and lead multiple projects that require interfaces with multiple stakeholders and differing levels of management
Ability to coach, motivate and train peers without direct lines of authority
Ability to understand the operational, technical, commercial and financial aspects of the business and how they relate to each other, including product costing and investment evaluations
Experience in optimizing processes in sand and gravel, and quarrying operations. Ability to diagnose and optimize production steps for blasting, loading & hauling, crushing & screening, lead-out, maintenance, extraction and site management. Ability to relate above processes to site geology and commercial markets
Ability to apply technical recommendations in a pragmatic, hand on way in the actual operating environment
Comfort leading or applying in change management processes
Highly driven with determination to lead our North American operations to a best in class performance
Ability to think outside the box and to identify best practices and transfer this knowledge across the organization
Knowledge of Aggflow and AggQC software and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel within Western Canada and Washington State

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Continue our implementation and champion lean-manufacturing techniques: Including visual management, practical problem solving, process control, abnormality management and Standard Work (including time observation)
Work with production management to support daily operations, as required, attend to issues in the day to day processes to assure that the operation goes on, problems are contained, but also solved once and for all
Operational Start up management for major capital projects, partnering with project engineers and production teams
Analyse results to identify then deliver on improvement opportunities
Ensure employees have the information required to make decisions
Lead and deliver daily operational improvement
Interface between production and Innovation teams for New Product Development to create new, efficient, manufacturing processes
Provide back-up coverage to production leaders
Ability to influence and inspire
Evidence of practical problem solving
A Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
Project Management experience to include: planning, scheduling, status reports, and activities in a speaking/group environment
Working knowledge and appreciation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Ability to deal with multiple priorities and opportunities, in a fast paced environment
2 years Continuous Improvement experience or a solid Experience working with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

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Area Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Must be able to work with abstract and complex concepts as well as communicate them in an easy to understand way
Advanced communication skills to work in a team environment and lead through influence
Administer budget and allocate spending
Administer flow and distribution of supplies and materials
Extensive coaching and training of peers
The position will typically be responsible for lean implementation
Implementation planning, coaching and facilitation skills
Will work with broad ranges of employees ranging in level from frontline employees to senior leadership

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Facilitate/Coordinate/Participate on departmental team projects aimed at generating Lean/CI techniques, cost reductions, and process performance improvements
Conduct Kaizen events in pilot areas and other specific plant functions
Maintain Lean/CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and most importantly, provide documentation that demonstrates the direct link between Lean/CI implementation and direct process improvement and Plant Operations
Provide Lean/CI training and coaching at all levels of the Plant
Assists Business Unit Managers and individual Lean/Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Participate on and lead teams aimed at the resolution of quality issues and concerns
Support production control, material control, material planning departments in improvement projects relating to scheduling inventory management and raw material flow and tracking
Coordinate prototype and pilot runs to address design and process feasibility concerns from a departmental aspect
Interface with plant engineering on projects addressing staffing, manpower, time and capacity issues
Generate, provide and participate in department specific training issues
Conduct weekly cost saving meeting designed to reduce costs
Conduct weekly “attack scrap” meetings designed to identify and reduce scrap
Assist in monitoring department equipment (OEE) and interface with Maintenance department to identify maintenance, repair, PM needs and TPM
Manages Lean Technician job tasks, attendance tracking and coaching
Participates in training as required
Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standard are maintained
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function
Acceptable attendance
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field
Minimum three years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment with a record of proven accomplishments
Candidate must have experience in identifying areas of improvement, planning for and leading Kaizen events
Experience in SPC, SMED, design of experiments, KANBAN, and 6-Sigma implementation is a plus
Experience in a high volume automotive manufacturing environment
Experience working with all levels of management
Interpersonal Skills – Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Problem solving – Must have strong analytical skills. Must have strong self-initiation and decision making skills
Physical / Mental / Visual Abilities – duties of the job require periods of standing, sitting, use of hands and fingers. No special physical demands are required to perform the work
Proficient in computer skills (MS office, AutoCAD, etc)

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Collaborate with Site Leadership to develop & communicate site vision ensuring continuous improvement projects and project funnels are in place to support that vision
Ownership of site Lean Sigma communications including vision, project completions, employee suggestions process, reward & recognition, etc
Ownership of communication of Lean Sigma program to customers including project examples and results that benefit our customers
Lead efforts to create a sustainable continuous improvement culture at the site
Propagate the use of best practices at site and support the implementation of best practices at other sites. Active participation in Best Practice Sharing across site and region
Ensure site alignment to Regional & Corporate Strategy
Lead the training/mentoring of Lean Sigma methodologies for site continuous improvement efforts

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Coach and role model the use and application of the Mars Quality Principle and the Mars Global Quality Standards
Coach and role model the application of Mars safety standards in order to safeguard our associates and the assets we use
Responsible in part for identification, delivery and tracking of the Site ‘Do it Best’ targets. This includes the provision of quality analytics to aid decision making
Responsible in part for identifying and assessing business continuity risk associated with all Site operations
Responsible to complete the submissions of all continuous improvement small minor projects liaising with key cross functional stakeholders to gain alignment on the proposal
Responsible for partnering with other Business functions to develop and continuously improve the overall supply chain productivity and achieve customer leadership
Responsible for deployment of key business process and toolkits on site that improve productivity and increase standardization
Support marketing and R&D in new product introduction and innovation management
Support the Plant Manager in co-creating the site master plan
Support the Plant Manager in the development and delivery of the Site Operating Plan
Support the Site Teams in the identification and delivery of the Do it Best MCC Improvement Plan
Responsible for development and deployment of lean strategy within Manufacturing on Site
Lead the site in review of global benchmarking data to improve performance. Responsible for the deployment of LEAN and TPM across the site
Responsible for inspiring and engaging Site Manufacturing Associates in the Site CI Strategy
Support the Food Safety Management team to drive continuous improvement down the relevant site based HACCP Teams
Lead, coach, develop and mentor the Supply CI team. Ensure succession planning, engagement and the creation of a high value adding team
Liaise with CI / LEAN / TPM in regional and global programs, so that information to the business remains contemporary and relevant, and peer contacts, relationships and networks are maintained
Investigate, respond and ensure implementation of corrective actions for all major customer complaint investigations (Domestic & Affiliate markets)
Provide regular SOG updates on Supply CI / Usage performance (lead and lag indicators), challenges, opportunities and progress on standards implementation and CAPA’s
Define, develop and recommend a Bathurst Supply CI Strategy in consultation with the Bathurst Plant Manager
Ensure that the appropriate CI systems are implemented, available & operating effectively throughout the Bathurst site
Be the Supply CI / LEAN / TPM advocate and proactively challenge new and existing practices, products and processes to ensure compliance and continued improvement
Responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Bathurst CI / LEAN / TPM Supply strategy through regular internal auditing, identification of gaps/ opportunities and the implementation of close out actions
Tertiary Qualification
Experience in Lean principles and tools and their application
Previous experience managing multi-functional teams
Experience across Supply manufacturing
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Ability to review processes, recommend improvements, build buy in and execute with excellence

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Leads and manages high level, cross-functional teams through improvement events using a knowledge transfer model
Ensures implementation runs smoothly and that gains are sustained through Lean management system coaching
Advises leadership in regards to annual strategy deployment cycle including the development and deployment of A3s and the check/adjust process
Coaches management through the identification of value streams, creates, and delivers the vision for pull-based workflows through those value streams
Serves as general subject matter expert for projects & project teams. Supports, guides, and coaches the process owners in TPS elements
Teaches Lean Six Sigma concepts for every cycle of the Leadership development including the CI practitioner certification program
Ensures existing processes maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing and refine those processes to make additional improvements
Co-leads and coaches the implementation of Hoshin Kanri at the organizational level with linkage through value stream
Co-leads the development of the Lean training program and curriculum development for the entire organization as part of the leadership development

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Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Lead effort to implement best practices, ensuring adherence to the principles of lean manufacturing
Assist and mentor direct reports & plant management and CI teams with planning and facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops, and other lean activities
Follow-up with operations ensuring successful implementation of Future State plans
Implement training/On-Boarding programs in conjunction with HR Leadership
Analyzes, develops and recommends design approaches necessary to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes
Determine from part drawings and related engineering data the operation necessary for the fabrication and assembly of product
Create routings for the purpose of managing the flow of material throughout the manufacturing process & process mapping
Analyze existing operating methods and initiate and develop new method to improve economy and quality
Highly developed problem solving and project management skills
Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills
Demonstrated capability to learn product lines and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to use information technology including Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
Working knowledge of AutoCad or InventorPro software
Negotiation and selling skills to support change management
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or other comparable engineering degree
5 years of successful experience with implementing lean manufacturing
Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

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Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Perform initial quality survey and ongoing supplier quality assessments (QSA) at suppliers and quarterly business reviews at suppliers
Conduct production part approvals, validations and first article inspections of Supplied parts
Work with ANZ engineering team to perform DFMEA’s and pFMEA’s to ensure clear specifications are communicated to suppliers
Work with supply chain to identify cost out opportunities through supplier resourcing or production improvements at suppliers
Analyze warranty returns and perform failure analysis. Use this information to initiate corrective actions, as well as cost recovery,
Ensure ISO9001 certification is maintained and assist with ISO14001 and MESH deployment
To annually schedule and perform internal audits on all processes and functions with Eaton ANZ
To train, coach and mentor internal auditors
Drive continuous improvement efforts through the use of the Eaton Lean System, Eaton Quality System and ISO9001 corrective and preventative action policies to drive down our cost of non-conformance
Implementation and development of Continuous improvement programs
Bachelor’ degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical preferred)
Experience with process continuous improvement tools such as Lean and Six Sigma
Experience of internal & external quality auditing
Knowledge of ISO9001 and implementation
Ability to analyse and interpret drawings and validate components against these
Good communication skills, ability to clearly communicate to employees, suppliers & customers
Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, Powerpoint. AutoCad and Visio knowledge advantageous

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Network within the AkzoNobel CI community and share insights, problems and opportunities to promote improved performance and problem-solving across the company as well as encourage others to do the same
Manage multiple departments of the site in different maturity of CI journey and develop an understanding of strategic business needs in order to anticipate the requests for support and leverage learning between SMU and BA Advisors
Deliver effective coaching and mentoring service to site leadership team and personnel, facilitate CI workshops and trainings as requested
Develop 5S standards and lead to promote 5S in production, warehousing, office and utility areas with sustainable approach
Not less than ten years industry experience, not less than 5 years manager experience
Lean & six sigma Black belt certification
System tools of CI
Be good at operation system

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Indonesian citizen
At least 2 years of experience in hotel operation, or an equivalent combination of education
Must have prior managerial experience in managing a large team
Good understanding of English
Strong inter-personal skills with excellent ability to manage quality improvement program
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
Detailed and meticulous, with expectation towards quality delivery

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Leads multiple continuous improvement projects to deliver breakthrough improvement in key processes using Lean, Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies
Leads targeted projects and cross-functional project teams to ensure goals, timelines, planned benefits and completion dates are delivered
Develops multiple Green Belts (part time Six Sigma Project Leaders) in targeted functional areas. Provides one-on-one project review & mentoring in application of Lean and Six Sigma methodology and tools
Identifies and implements continuous improvement best practices. Leverages tools and techniques of continuous improvement that rely on statistical, data driven decision making
Drives culture change to instill focus on fact-based management practices, the use of Lean/Six Sigma and other problem solving methodologies
Continuously improves company’s organizational capabilities to achieve process quality as part of project execution, including an awareness of the need to “do it right the first time”
Recognizes and addresses organizational barriers to ensure future success of ongoing improvement programs. Supports continuous improvement programs, establishing and maintaining high quality assurance standards, procedures and controls
Leads efforts to implement process control and management (process mapping, documentation, metrics, monitoring and management systems and process ownership). Documents procedures to implement process changes
Ensures senior leaders are apprised of the status of all Projects and Programs
Works with Business Leadership to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities
Bachelor's Degree with at least seven years’ experience in continuous improvement and quality
Must be Lean/Six Sigma Certified Black Belt and have experience in planning and executing Lean and Six Sigma projects (DMAIC)
At least four years’ experience as a Black Belt leading cross-functional teams managing multiple projects under time and cost savings constraints
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data. Demonstrate excellent analytical, root cause analysis, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Process improvement tools and methodologies such as process mapping, value added analysis, data analysis and root cause analysis
Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
Ability to communicate and work at all levels of the organization
Experience with e-commerce/IT enterprise systems, call center, and distribution/fulfillment
Proactive and self-directed
Exhibits strong leadership skills and desires to take higher responsibility positions in the future

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Must be familiar with plant safety rules and guidelines
Be a “leader of change”. Must have a positive attitude, work well with all levels of the organization, and have initiative in identify areas of opportunity and improve company operations
Will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects
Work closely with Operations Management, Plant Manager, and Human Resources to establish a team culture at the lines
Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business challenges and create and maintain process documentation
Implement cost savings improvement projects
Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality and cost
Implement corporate/plant CI systems
Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams; focusing on measurable quality, service and cost improvements
Implements a formal lean / six sigma program that focuses on reducing process and product variation. Implements such tools as: SPC, Process Capability, Pareto analysis, Fishbone, SMED, DOE, 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM and Kaizen events
Assist in setting annual operational OEE targets and help drive improvements to achieve attainment and adherence goals
Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to work in a matrix organization
Demonstrated ability to lead kaizen improvement events
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to implement cost savings programs across plant
Strong analytical skills using tools such as statistics, downtime tracking, mechanical history, project planning to identify opportunity areas
Creative in problem solving and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
Proficiency in Minitab, CAD and Visio, Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word,
Ability to quickly come up to speed on complex production processes and work with others identifies opportunity areas via data
Ability to teach/coach Lean /6 Sigma concepts throughout the plant
BS in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
Past experience in leading kaizen workshops in the areas of 5S, standard work, visual management, daily management, SMED and OEE gap closure
6 Sigma certification preferred
Maintenance/manufacturing/engineering/QA/QS experience preferred
Has worked in a lean manufacturing environment
Hands on style and solid communication ability
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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Serve as not only coach and mentor, but as a leader in project delivery and accountability, trainer and developer of material. It will be important to be comfortable with sharing best practices across categories. Responsible for training not only those within the confines of the project, but leadership teams, and others across multiple business unit
Should be comfortable with advanced statistical topics from understanding tolerancing to quantitative research that will help them take the lead on understanding and assessing how the customer requirements were defined. Should be willing to learn and use conjoint analysis techniques, how to apply the Kano module and be ready to help the project team prepare necessary inputs for the QFD
As problems arise on the project team they should be a go to person to mentor project team members on appropriate tools and techniques to solve variation issues from components of variation studies to designs of experiments
Mentor, coach and train black belts within the product categories following through on the impact of training based on the evidence of project completion
Create deployment strategies and work with the leadership teams to define competency needed and the skill level of the categories roles to meet basic and advanced quality skills
In conjunction with manufacturing quality and engineering personnel, develop new tests in the manufacturing environment to reflect experimental results or explore theoretical improvement options

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Trains Leadership, Frontline Leaders, Engineers, and Operators in use of Lean Tools
Coordinates Lean events with Frontline Leaders, Engineers, Staff, and operators, with a focus on improving knowledge and Continuous Improvement culture leading to continually improving High 5 metric performance
Leveraging the Eaton CIF process is an essential element of improving CI culture. CIF includes process standardization, visual controls, leader standard work, manning strategy, process checks, daily accountability, and GEMBA walks
Responsible for coordinating cost savings process, and capturing and submitting saving related to labor/productivity. This includes conducting deck building events leveraging division and engineering resources as appropriate
Plans and coordinates Kaizen Events for the improvement of processes, while ensuring safety requirements are adhered to
Champions Lean assessments within the plant, coordinating Champions and owners for each Lean tool. Actively participate in assessments outside the plant
Coordinates OpA activities, including self assessments in the time frame required and ensures identified opportunities are prioritized and worked on
Works with other Eaton facilities to benchmark or be benchmarked in areas of lean manufacturing, 5S+, and other continuous improvement activities
Provides assistance to production personnel in implementing improvement ideas and other resources they may need
Follows all environmental health and safety procedures and practices to assure a safe work environment. Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions or practices to assure a safe work environment for all employees
Record any measurable statistics which your position impacts such as production expenses, maintenance expenses, sales volumes, payroll costs, capital expenditures, research budgets, cost of purchases, value of inventories controlled, employees supervised (direct and indirect)
Implements Lean tools to provide production support in the areas of increased production, scrap reduction, cost reduction, 5S improvements, and assessment preparation
Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing Experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility in order to remain in consideration
5 years of Manufacturing Experience
Prior experience leading CI/Lean initiatives
Greenbelt or Black Belt Certification
Experience with Value Stream Mapping
Prior Leadership experience
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are required
Demonstrated working knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Lean Manufacturing, Process FMEAs, exposure to APQP requirements is preferred
Requires good organizational skills
Six Sigma Certification (green/Black belt) preferred or be able to be certified within 12 months in role
Must be self-motivated and require little supervision for the successful completion of projects
Must have excellent facilitation skills, project management skills, and drive for results
Must be willing to provide any required production support, work off-shifts and travel periodically
Frequent communication with all levels and support of cross-functional teams

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University Engineering Degree (Bachelor of Applied Science) or degree in other related engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of quality engineering, engineering or manufacturing in manufacturing environments, with applied knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies
Demonstrated leadership skills and managing teams
Exceptional oral and written communication skills required for procedure writing and communication when dealing with all levels of the organization
Rockwell Automation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this position
Certification in LEAN, Six SIGMA Black Belt, CQM, AQE is desired
Preference given to candidates with a PEO P.Eng. license, and designations in American Society for Quality (ASQ) and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Candidates with working experience in Engineered-to-Order (ETO) Electrical/Electronics systems manufacturing; working in environments with formal quality management (ISO9001) & production systems preferred

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Driving sustainable continuous improvement/performance improvement across manufacturing
Appropriate implementation of CI, Lean and Good Manufacturing Practice techniques
Reducing wastage through the application of process mapping and waste elimination techniques based on robust data/information
Implementing and maintaining a robust performance measurement system to measure performance
Create and maintain a framework that the site can use to drive operational improvements in conjunction with Group functions. Create and drive a pipeline of Improvement Projects and Opportunities
Working within a network of improvement champions to operate in a similar fashion, self support and share best practice
Set up and maintain a governance system for monitoring progress of continuous improvement projects. Reporting programme delivery and KPI’s
Measuring the financial and other benefits achieved. Drive use of the Manufacturing Information Systems for performance tracking
Maintain knowledge and seek best practice understanding from other sites and other external sources
Identify opportunities requiring capital investment and work with the site teams to create a business case
Create a framework for robust NPD, process and product development
Help prioritise and coordinate the capital plans across the sites
Experienced CI professional within a Manufacturing/Supply Chain environment
Proven experience in the implementation of Continuous Improvement/Lean techniques and team development across all Supply Chain areas
Black Belt in a Lean Manufacturing aspect – ie Lean 6 Sigma
Technical expert with ability to facilitate, coach and mentor at all levels of the organisation in CI/Lean Manufacturing techniques including TPM, autonomous maintenance, problem solving, process mapping (VSM), Lean development ( DMAIC), Process and Product improvement via process capability (Cpk) development, statistical process improvement (to 6 Sigma std), Facilitator of EEM processes, RCA/FMEA/TPM, SPC, 5Y’s, SIC, AM, APQP……….)
Must be credible to Site Director/customer peer group
Facilitation/Influencing skills essential
Ability to analyse, and interpret data including financial information, process and product information
Computer literate using CI tools ie Word, Excel, Planning (Projects), Powerpoint, MiniTab and business systems
Some flexibility to work across a number of sites\locations
High volume FMCG and continuous process experience, ideally food. Likely to have a manufacturing/operational/engineering background
Ability to work under pressure on multiple fronts

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Bachelor’s degree: Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of proven Continuous Improvement experience in a Manufacturing environment
Project management, Data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies -Training or exposure to statistical analysis
Solid interpersonal skills – communication, influencing, selling ideas
Must be a self-starter and able to work individually or in a team
Demonstrated success in multiple projects and realized expense savings/process improvements from Six Sigma projects
Knowledge/understanding of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma or Lean methodology and tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Able to travel independently and in accordance with Company guidelines
Food / Feed manufacturing -Six Sigma / Lean Certification Black Belt or Master Black Belt highly desired
Project Management skills set -Minitab Knowledge -Visio Knowledge

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Plans, designs and modifies current and future designs for facility and equipment layouts to ensure the efficiency, safety, and proper working of all manufacturing systems
Researches ways to reduce production costs, develops production goals, and creates schedules and plans for individual tasks within the Continuous Improvement Manager scope
Monitors process changes after implementation and offers additional recommendations for improvement as required
Provides management with operations and engineering information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
Identifies priorities in the Operational department such as efficiency, cost savings, energy conservation, and safety and estimates relevance, time, and cost on all Operational objectives in order to create processes that will take these priorities into account
Provides maintenance, support, and troubleshooting for any problems which may arise within the Continuous Improvement scope
Studies operating targets, modes of operation, and unit limitations in order to anticipate any operational problems which may arise
Follows and enforces standards in compliance with legal regulations to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
Completes any ad hoc tasks as assigned by management

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Lead Focused Improvement by driving Margin Enhancement (ME) initiatives and elimination of losses / defects.Work collaboratively with all departments and divisions to identify ME and cost savings opportunities
Develop mature project management infrastructure
Develop plan for broad training to support CI mindsets
Provide rapid response when and where needed
Train and drive Technical Mastery by delivering CI Methodology training and ensure the organization applies CI skills and tools to solve problems in a timely manner
Lead and Influence the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) in the use of CI to deliver Performance; ensure the PLT shows visible support of CI and rewards success and guide the PLT on staffing for performance
Lead Performance Management by developing and training Plant Resources on a cadence of accountability and set goals.Lead the development and implementation of performance KPIs such as OEE, Uptime, Throughput and Yield, loss identification and elimination, and ensure lag and lead measures are in full compliance
Champions continuous improvement teams across all sites
Plays key role in capital project conceptualization, development and implementation.Plant Point-of-Contact for Corporate Improvement and Capital Projects by knowing the technical details of the new projects to provide Plant perspective and requirements to the Project Team.Examples include, scope requirements, testing required, training requirements, start-up planning and execution
Deliver Project Start-ups and the transition to ongoing Operations by supporting Engineering/Project Team in the Testing and Commissioning phases (equipment & materials focus).Own and manage the Qualification phase (people focus) then transition the project to on-going operations in the Verification phase (methods & sustain focus)
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
5 years experience preferred
Track record of successfully using continuous improvement methodologies/tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM
Must be a proactive team player
Will have continuous contact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external customers in the business and technical field
Must be confident and well-spoken to be able to present technical concepts and ideas
Must be able to write and interpret complex documents in a clear and concise manner
Must exhibit a willingness to operate with a great degree of flexibility resulting from ever changing market conditions
Build alignment

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Provide leadership in all aspects of quality assurance and continuous improvement to include but not limited to quality compliance requirements, quality control, and quality engineering problem solving through utilization of comprehensive root-cause analysis techniques
Support VP of Quality in the management of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement department
Work closely with all functional leaders and extended leadership team to support the reduction of each functions cost of quality loses
Analyze production and service limitations and standards, and recommend revisions of specifications when indicated
Formulate or help formulate Quality Assurance and continuous improvement policies, plans and procedures
Assist Marketing in quality related technical discussions with customers
Ensure proper analysis techniques are used in development of new and revised designs
Work with Program Managers to create and maintain project schedules directly related to quality requirements
Support the identification of new technologies to enhance products and reduce costs
Maintain department budget that is aligned with strategic business goals
Support life cycle phase reviews to achieve program timelines
Oversee staffing, training, supervision and workload distribution of engineers and or technicians
Interpret and enforce policy, conduct performance evaluations, and manage employee relations while meeting engineering schedules, customer needs and quality standards in a timely fashion
Monitor performance and work with other members of the Quality and Continuous Improvement Department to create sustainable solutions that meet customer expectations
Ensure proper root-cause corrective actions are applied to identify issues
Support or lead employee training efforts when deficiencies are identified during root cause problem solving
Provide technical input on quality and contractual related issues to internal and external customers
Interface with quality regulating organizations
Assist with the implementation of quality standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain audit schedules and ensure audits are completed in a timely manner
Administer direct supervisory responsibilities for personnel including selection, hiring, training, performance evaluations, promotional recommendations and schedules
Oversee Quality and Continuous Improvement Representatives on Integrated Product Teams
Actively promote and enforce adherence to S|H|E rules and procedures
Identify and effect change to reduce risks of harm and minimize waste and resources used
Communicate to employees, visitors and customers that health and safety and a concern for the environment are values for Cobham
Promote and facilitate incident and near miss reporting
Experience in DFSS and/or APQP processes
Aerospace industry experience
Military or commercial aviation or aircraft modification experience
Experience in inspection techniques/methods/equipment
Knowledge of, or ability to operate measuring and gauging equipment
FAA interface experience
DCMA interface experience
ISO 9000 training and experience
AS9100 training and experience
NADCAP experience
ASQ Certified Quality Manager
Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge and experience
Auditing experience
Ability to read and interpret technical, contractual and regulatory documents
Ability to make independent judgments regarding technical issues
Ability to handle multiple changing priorities in a fast paced environment
Strong team building and team work capabilities

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Use Six Sigma experience, expertise and understanding of the company’s strategy to influence executive leadership in the selection of Six Sigma projects aligned with strategic goals
Operate at a cross-functional level, leading and executing Six Sigma, DMAIC, DFSS and/or Lean projects
Create project plans collaborating with process owners, champions, sponsors and team members focusing on the customer
Work closely with process owners, project champions, and senior leadership team to provide leadership and direction on the implementation of large change / value improvement projects
Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions and activities to track and influence project objectives
Use Six Sigma tools and techniques, such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts and root cause analysis to analyze data
Implement control plans to ensure that gains are sustained on a long-term basis
Develop and operationalize dashboards and key metrics to regularly track operational performance
Define specific initiatives aimed at improving services and processes, based on the results of service reviews and process evaluations
Promote Six Sigma to obtain critical support and resources and ensure that improvement projects are implemented and adequately funded
Educate business leaders on Six Sigma concepts and how to apply them to their operations and enable organizations to become more self-sufficient and self-sustaining in process improvement endeavors
Cultivate talent by mentoring, coaching and training team members in Six Sigma concepts and methodology
Lead, motivate and inspire a Six Sigma vision in an organization newly introduced to the framework and methodology
Manage and direct the activities of up to two direct reports
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field required / Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred
Completed Black Belt Training & Certification required
10+ years of experience in leading and managing Six Sigma, DMAIC, DFSS and/or Lean process improvement projects
Extensive experience in business environments training team members, coaching other personnel and completing other problem solving projects leveraging Black Belt & Lean Manufacturing toolbox
Demonstrate expertise in driving and producing measurable productivity gains
Possess advanced quantitative and analytical skills, as well as the ability to understand the big picture and the varied needs of different stakeholders
Proficient with statistical and process management software, such as Minitab, and flow charting software or process mapping software

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Lead Damco GSC site towards achieving improvement targets, ensuring sustainability of implemented tools, techniques and behaviours in the Damco GSC site
Drive execution of tactical improvement plans/ideas (TIPs) and realization of benefits
Coach priority projects identified during OPEX implementation
Support, train and coach teams on OPEX tools and techniques as needed
Engage with Damco global CI community to share improvements, techniques and best practices
Implement improvements identified in other GSC sites/CSOs
Support Damco site management in improving key metrics such as quality, lean maturity, client and employee engagement, and overall process efficiency (OPE)
Support OPEX rollout in other GSC sites
Participate in OPEX rollout as an OPEX navigator for other Damco GSC sites
Own one of the five OPEX lenses during an OPEX wave
Coach at least two teams during OPEX wave through diagnostics, design and implementation phases

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Ensure teams have the needed resources, access to sponsors, and help from outside the team
Diagnose problems and lead teams to the development of non-reversible solutions
Through execution of lean initiatives drive performance excellence and embrace the role of a
Excellent communication skills - written and oral; active listener; skilled at group

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Execute deployments by using the available systems and by collaborate with the business units on a frequent basis
Prioritize deployment outcome and define lean strategies for effective implementation
Collaborate with and influence stakeholders to gain support for effective implementation
Lead lean initiatives by example. Coach, train and develop the Continuous Improvement Managers and the site managers and co-workers on the lean principles and tools to use
Implement mechanisms to monitor progress and evaluate roll out for their effectiveness and quality
Ensures all project outcomes and deliverables are implemented on time, on budget, and within scope
Track and manage post-project implementation performance including control plan audits, savings verifications, and reporting
Drive continuous improvement activity throughout the organization
Provide leadership to the organization through sharing of knowledge/skill and best practices
Maintain a high-energy level and positive attitude to support continuous improvement
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, supply chain, operations or related field
10+ years of working knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of working experience with CI implementation
Master Black Belt / Black Belt certification preferred
Demonstrated evidence of successfully leading direct reports, dotted line field reports and a proven track record in influencing front line employees, peers and Senior Leaders
Demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process
Comfort with facilitating teams/groups and working with all levels in the organization
Proficient in operating Windows and associated Microsoft Office applications, including: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

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Normally requires a minimum of 7 years directly related project management experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent field of study
Certified Black Belt with expertise in Lean methodologies required, Master Black Belt preferred
Experience in a health care services (supply chain distribution or services) environment highly preferred
Typically requires a minimum of ten (10) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience; previous experience in major process improvement and change
Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal & organization skills and change agent abilities
Strong project management skills with demonstrated track records in quality and operational improvements, ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Structures approaches to resolving complex problems. Has good judgment as to most effective approach to use. Initiates needed changes in direction
Expertise in Microsoft Office suite such as Project, Excel, Word, Visio, Access and PowerPoint
Robust presentation skills; ability to present and discuss strategies and complex information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gain understanding
Ability to manage duties in a fast paced work environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues and creatively overcome internal challenges or obstacles
Expertise in using statistical software, specifically Minitab, with process improvement initiatives to analyze data, to produce reports/graphs, and monitor quality
Influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts to reach consensus and common goals by applying a hands-on style of management and collaborating strongly with peers
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing including the ability to communicate within cross-functional/organizational teams
Positive, team-oriented attitude and approach to getting work done
Ability to lead dynamically and energize multidiscipline work teams

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Liaise with diverse teams across the Business, IT, Networks resources as well as System Integrators (SI) in their execution of process changes, balancing business needs to achieve business case objectives
Understand the OB customer and staff needs and vendor capabilities and to manage and recommend workable solutions to the business, co-ordinating business decision making where required in a timely manner
Liaise with Business subject matter experts, Network & IT resources for the implementation
Act as Sponsor on new capabilities and requirements into the business and business case process
Communicate improving process capability to internal and external contact points; and
Work with the OB Change Manager (who will be more focused on change impacts) to ensure consistent messaging is conveyed
Tertiary qualified in an Engineering or techncial Business discipline (Post Grad in Business/Marketing advantageous)
Several years of experience with in depth knowledge of ICT & Telco products, processes and systems
Significantexperience with the NetCracker implementationand past history with ServiceNow experience
Proven track record in Operations Management with strong financial & analytical skills
Proven track record in process improvement with LEAN Six Sigma Green or Black Belthighly desirable
Project/program management experience & relevant PMO related accreditations (eg. Agile)
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal expertise
Decisive, focussed, strategic, tacticaland tenacious in your approach; and
Advanced IT literacy and a knack for catering your language, style and behaviours to suit audiences at all levels

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Continuous Improvement Manager Global Resume Examples & Samples

Manages and provides technical leadership to the PBU CI Managers and Professionals. Provides training and development; along with input into and supports delivery of performance reviews and development plans
Coordinate BBP Benchmark Events, Best Practices Sharing and basic Standardization regarding Process Improvements across the plants and represents as needed in the Best Practices Sharing Committees
Directs the progress of the assigned plants in JCMS Implementation and acts as the Principle Champion for BT&S for assigned principle. This will include coaching, 2nd party assessments, acceleration events and other roles and responsibilities as defined. Achieves and maintain certification and helps to certify SME’s
Accountable for Continuous Improvement goals and performance
Supports and facilitates the Operations Leadership Team in improving the performance of the plants by utilizing continuous improvement methods and projects. Provides technical leadership to the teams and annual CI Roadmaps. Lead and be a Train the Trainer for Annual Hoshin style events
Support the training programs for Operational Excellence and Leadership Staff within the BPU’s. Identifies Training needs, assist with training and coaching to successful certification. Help to identify High Potential candidates within the CI Organization
Commits to CI plans and goals for BT&S; assist with identification of CI Savings, BBP Gap Closure, Project Tracking and Resource Utilization; manages specific research and provides analyses as requested; reports Key Process Figures to Operations and Global CI Functions and Delivers CI updates for/ at Global Management Review meetings
Drives resolution of business process deficiencies using statistical, BBP Gap and financial justification
Develops self through continued training, use of skills and involvement with internal & external CI organizations
Promotes safe working conditions & practices during plant visits, initiates corrective actions or process improvements as needed
Extensive Travel is required (75-80%)
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Lean Facilitator

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Develop plant CI Implementation Strategy Manages CI resources to deliver year over year cost savings Facilitates kaizen events Implements cost savings improvement projects Implements 5S, SMED and Standard Work projects Implement corporate/plant CI systems
Demonstrated ability to lead kaizen improvement events. Demonstrated ability to complete cost savings projects. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a matrix organization. Ability to lead cross-functional teams to implement cost savings programs across plant. Strong analytical skills using tools such as statistics, downtime tracking, mechanical history, project planning to identify opportunity areas. Creative in problem solving and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems. Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Word. Ability to quickly come up to speed on complex production processes and work with others to identify opportunities areas via data. Ability to teach/coach CI concepts throughout the plant
Has worked in a lean manufacturing environment. Solid systems understanding and ability to identify improvements needed. Hands on style and solid communication ability. Able to effectively interface within all levels of the organization. Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
5+ years of lean experience in a complex manufacturing environment. Past experience in leading kaizen workshops in the areas of 5S, standard work, visual management, daily management, SMED and OEE gap closure. 6 Sigma certification preferred. Food manufacturing experience preferred Maintenance/manufacturing/engineering/QA/QS experience preferred

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A bachelor degree is mandatory, master/diploma preferred
At least one year experience in logistics or production environments
Practical Lean Management / Continuous Improvement experience - experience in training teams, leading Kaizen and lean projects and delivering results through implementation of changes
First experience in Change Management
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and German
Able to motivate, lead, speak to and listen to Associates as well as to the Senior Management
Lean or Kaizen Certificate

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Participate in planning and improvement activities to close the gaps
Work with leadership to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives using ACE
Lead cross-functional teams through Lean, Continuous and Process Improvement efforts to drive KPI (Key Process Indicators) in quality, delivery, and cost through the application of ACE tools
Lead the ACE Council/Guidance Management Team, support organizational development, monitor yearly KPI, and set goals for the site
Lead a team of 4 hourly direct reports to drive ACE within the organization
Organizational agility and ability to influence leadership and employees across all levels of the organization
Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, and be able to operate various software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
Industry recognized certification in lean, six sigma or similar discipline or equivalent experience
Once in the role, UTC ACE Associate certification must be achieved

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BSME and MBA
10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing people
Must have technical knowledge of CI methodologies and be able to demonstrate problem solving, planning and project management skills
Previous experience in extrusion, thermoset, and/or injection molding technologies
Knowledge of robotic design and application
Must be able to excel in a team environment. They must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with and build strong working relationships with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization

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Lead, develop, and support Plant Continuous Improvement Leaders (CILs) during certification training and with daily job responsibilities
Partner with plant teams to eliminate waste, reduce process variation, and reduce operation costs through the application of Continuous Improvement tools
Partner with the appropriate teams to gain agreement on value-added focal areas for the plants
Assist in recruiting and training Green and Black Belt learners; support them in project selection, execution and sustainment
Facilitate best practice sharing from Lean Six Sigma projects. Serve as liaison between plants and the Best Practice committee. Encourage plants to submit ideas for Best Practices
Work with plants to support and monitor the Total Process Control (TPC) Master Schedule. Work with non-TPC plants to support and develop glide paths and actions plans, and monitor reliability metrics
Provide engineering project Vertical Start-Up (VSU) guidance related to Continuous Improvement and goal achievement
Provide leadership and direction for Kroger DownTime (KDT)
Direct improvements and standards as defined in appropriate documentation. Ensure proper application of software. Encourage and support integration of new features
Provide feedback and recognition at all levels of the plant and General Office
Drive changeover time reduction to improve productivity
Work with internal and external consultants to drive implementation of the Continuous Improvement efforts
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, LEAN Manufacturing, or related field
5+ years of experience in plant engineering or LEAN Manufacturing
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
Able to import raw data, utilize templates & tools, and develop the appropriate action plans
Demonstrated competence in materials/training methods
Able to read and understand complex materials & impart it to others
Manufacturing operational background and/or experience

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In depth knowledge and practical experience of DMAIC methodologies
Managing 3rd party supplier relationships
Building a strong internal network of colleagues at all levels in commercial and operational teams
Issue Resolution/Process Improvement - ability to build trusted relationships
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Ability to deal with conflicting priorities

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Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement programs including Total Preventive
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; 8 years of lean manufacturing
5 years manufacturing experience with 3 years in manufacturing processes and/or training
3 years lean manufacturing systems and continuous improvement experience
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or comparable problem solving certification
Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with
Demonstrated successful ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or comparable problem solving certification
Knowledge of Management Systems including health and safety, environmental, quality and

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Volume, Revenue, OC
Develop efficient distribution networks to support RTM
Manage and control all logistics costs (ensure product availability at the right time, in the right quantity at lowest possible cost)
Establish and track KPI’s (CFR, CTS, OTD, OSC, Inventory Accuracy, Product Damage, Warehouse Waste, Warehouse Capacity, Picking Accuracy)
Forecasting & Replenishment
Ensure resource availability to fulfill the expected customer orders and execution of replenishment plans
Communicate logistics capabilities and limitations to CS & PS
Constantly track and monitor inventory movements (RDC)
Product Change Management
Provide technical inputs (storage, handling, distribution) on PCM projects
Provide relevant input during evaluation phase for product performance
Warehousing, Transportation & Co-packing
Cultivates relations with 3PL to ensure that our needs, objectives and standards are met
Responsible for managing the physical flow of products through the effective use of labor and available systems
Challenges the cost basis and establishes productivity studies
Accountable for warehousing and transportation capacities at all time to ensure highest CFR at lowest possible cost
Ensures compliance to QPE and related product traceability processes
Assesses current distribution network effectiveness and redesign as needed to meet business requirements
Ensure compliance to logistics procurement process (bidding) to ensure the selection of the best 3PL at the lowest cost
Develop and manage co-packing operations
Develop process for product destruction (warehouse waste and trade returns)
Maintain a knowledge base of alternate 3PLs within the marketplace for contingency planning (naturally disasters, labour issues, etc.)
Manage warehousing and transportation capabilities based on planned volume, product attributes, and apply the proper GWP requirements
Order & Customer Supply Management
Assists in managing Customer expectations by providing Customer Service with detailed information about inventories, co-packing data and delivery status
Responsible for timely delivery to Customers
Establish and agree with Customer delivery requirements
Develop prioritization criteria for stock reservation and picking
Assist in developing appropriate KPI’s for distributor score-carding and selection (focusing on warehousing and transportation)
Work with Distributors to implement GWP
Ensure distribution capabilities to support short and long term RTM strategies
Maintain Knowledge of distributors’ warehousing and transportation capabilities to support volume growth
Customer Service Finance
Deliver the orders completely so that no payment delay excuse from order quantity mismatching
Effectively share goals and objectives across the organization
Select and develop people through effective competency development, new hire acclimation, coaching, and advancement planning
Ensure the appropriate organization structure is in place to ensure work force optimization
Accurately assess people and effectively communicate strengths and opportunities
Actively participate in the development and delivery of effective training
Ensure that the team acts with the highest degree of integrity and equally complies 100% to the corporate policies on compliance
Ensure that each team member gets the appropriate training and coaching

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Provide Strategic vision for the ACES program by identifying and prioritizing where and how we adapt and invest
Act as an internal resource for the principles of lean and process excellence working closely with corporate partners on network solutions
Drive the creation of Standard Work quality initiatives specific to the needs of the business teams and regions to meet and exceed Business Plans
Review and analyze customer defect data with development of corresponding countermeasures
Gain consensus to push change forward while keeping variation between sites to a minimum
Establish a partnership with senior business leaders to develop and lead the continuous improvement strategy across multiple global sites
Collaborate and communicate with other global ACES leaders on best practices, internal and external benchmarking, talent development, programs of study and knowledge sharing
7+ years’ experience in project management and facilitation of process improvement initiatives across business operations and technology
5+ years’ experience instructing executives, managers, and associates on Lean methodologies
Facilitation experience at all levels of the organization and to audiences of all sizes
10+ years of leadership experience in project management
Applied knowledge of measurement, statistics and program evaluation
Demonstrated working knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma principles, rules, systems and tools with experience supporting improvement activity and workshops through consulting, coaching, training and facilitation as required in a highly customer centric environment

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Minimum of 5 years working experience working in manufacturing or other related industry
Knowledge of CI / Lean / TPM tools required
Knowledge of principles and methods for process improvement
Excellent multi-tasking, organization, and time-management skills

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Responsible for the successful delivery, adoption and support of Continuous Improvement Initiatives in line with the BUK Automation Strategy and Customer Journey Framework
Provide leadership and support for a team of Continuous Improvement Analysts in order to deliver initiatives in line with Barclays UK Truly Connected Finance strategy
To initiate, formulate and present recommendations, based on analysis, in order to influence the decisions of Senior Stakeholders across Barclays UK
Interacts and communicates with a wide variety and sometimes complex, stakeholder groups in an efficient and effective manner
Collaborative working across all channels in BUK to include (and not limited to) technology, CI and frontline colleagues to ensure successful and consistent delivery of change with minimal training
A recognised Project Management or Business Analysis Foundation level qualification is preferred but not essential
Experienced in Project Management or Business Analysis
Skilled in the use of documentation and presentation software tools e.g.: MSWord and PowerPoint
Skilled in the use of Operational modelling tools e.g.: Blueworks or Visio for the production of business operational designs
Have a good level of understanding and knowledge of Barclays technology systems

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Act as advisor to both manufacturing and engineering teams regarding regulations that affect the design, construction and installation of plant facilities equipment as it relates to continuous improvement
Champion lean manufacturing principles by continuously improving standards assuring principles are adhered to throughout Knoll. Expanding on principle knowledge by utilizing appropriate documentation and visual aids (i.e., standardized work, combination tables, Kanban tickets, hejunka tags, etc.)
Assist and coordinate product launches with both Product and Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Production teams to assure process capability. Also, responsible for assuring generic equipment design and optimum work balance is in place prior to program launches
Assure the integrity of manufacturing process by developing checks, controls and method triggers that eliminate process deviations
Member of both Leadership and Manufacturing teams assisting with ongoing development, communication and implementation of programs and policies. Fostering team cohesiveness related to team direction, annual planning, budgets, policy changes etc
Identify and address any areas of non-cohesiveness, working with team leadership to resolve all issues effecting goals
Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify waste and understand and thrive in data driven environment
Must be results oriented, customer focused, have high energy, self-motivated and analytical
10+plus years continuous improvement experience
Advanced Six Sigma knowledge and ability to train and lead others in its implementation (minimum Green Belt certification)
Leadership in Health and Safety preferred
Ability to train and motivate others
Strong PC skills Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Minitab and Microsoft Project
Ability to understand and take into account the entire business process from order entry through customer delivery installation
Kaizen
Value Stream Mapping
Poke-yoke
Demand Flow Technology

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Manage Quality and Continuous Improvement
Coach and train direct reports and plant leaders in lean manufacturing and problem-solving principles
Develop and write sequence of operations as well as time estimates for each operation specification
Assists in maintaining bills of material for all machine components and parts
Champion MasterBrand Production System strategy and provide hands-on support and any necessary training during implementation
Coordinates prototype drawings for products or processes with necessary support personnel
Responsible for the maintenance, distribution and accuracy of all production and post production engineering drawings
Coordinate the implementation of engineering change order requests for all related departments
Provide technical support with corporate IT for hardware & other IT coordination
Exceptional leadership, and both verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver training to large groups
Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process
Minimum of 5 years experience in various manufacturing/operations roles, including supervision

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Ability to type 45 WPM
Good communications and writing skills
Tasks and Project Management
Diploma in Hospitality
1 years of hospitality experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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Key function for OPEX savings (average 1Mio€ p.a.)
Key for CI&Technology, CI function
Lead of Six Sigma and Lean Projects
Discover Six Sigma Projects and saving opportunities
Coordination/ development / project support of Black Belts and Green Belts
Training of new Black Belts and Green Beltss
Implementation of Catalent Production System – Six Sigma

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Deliver cost productivity improvements by managing project deck focused on cost productivity, sourcing and VA/VE
Accountable for managing projects that will deliver savings, determined annually
Lead, facilitate and execute projects using Six Sigma and lean principles and processes to deliver results
Responsible for deploying Six Sigma and lean principles and processes across the site
Works directly with the Operations leadership to facilitate setting priorities, developing goals and designing objectives related to Six Sigma and lean
Tie Six Sigma projects and lean transformational plans to the site’s operating goals and objectives
Train and coach process owners in the use of lean and statistical tools, approaches and techniques to create process management and measurement systems and develop an operational excellence mindset at the department level
Support lean cultural change
Interface with manufacturing personnel to improve existing processes, increase safety and solve any ergonomic concerns
Provide technical support to shop floor in the areas of equipment, layout, tools, fixtures and machines to ensure low-cost and high-quality products
Implement the manufacture of new products or product lines with the emphasis on integrating the most efficient process and repeatable design
Develop proposals to incorporate new technology where appropriate
Prepare capital expenditure requests, frequent interaction with outside suppliers and agencies, including regulatory personnel
Minimum 3 years of prior manufacturing experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Deliver defined projects for Area Operations functional excellence activities
Coordinate and review all Operations functional excellence activities in Area
Drive Area implementation of best practices from fragmentation to scalable knowledge
Develop change management strategies and plan with particular emphasis on a process oriented approach
Sustain CI deployment and maturity in CSO’s
Area coordination of continuous improvement
Coach Area Leadership Team on CI sustainability and Lean behaviors

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Champions a culture of inclusion and accountability by leveraging employees at all levels of the organization in the development and troubleshooting of quality manufacturing processes
Develops the Bethel plant’s long term strategic plan for Continuous Improvement. Sets short and long term objectives to achieve strategic plan. Communicates organization’s vision of effectively in verbal, written, and presentation form
Leads production and functional teams in the monitoring and improvement of processes to ensure the highest quality product by utilizing EQS, ELSS, and other Eaton and industry best practices
Facilitates improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc
Conducts or supports various internal and external assessments (e.g. ELSS, OpA, MESH, AS9100, Production Rate Readiness). Works across functions to prioritize improvement activities and close identified gaps
Facilitates the annual organizational objective planning process using EBS Pull methodology
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies
Experience leading Continuous Improvement/Lean initiatives
Six sigma certification

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An Engineering degree in a relevant field or similar
At least 5-7 years of experience in Manufacturing Management
LEAN Black Belt certification a preferred plus
The drive to challenge change
Experience in Management of a team and projects
Communicator, team player and a true leader

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

CI Manager is a practitioner, coach, teacher, trainer and consultant supporting the Site Steering Committee and Employee Involvement teams
CI Manager works to involve everyone in the pursuit of sustained beneficial change
Lean Enterprise training workshops
Identifies and drives continuous improvement opportunities from concept to completion
Implements train-the-trainer approach and rapid, sustained implementation through learn-by-doing methods
Facilitates improvement implementation through
Engineering / manufacturing experience and conversant with the tools and processes necessary for the implementation of lean practices. May include, but not limited to Practical Problem Solving, Kaizen, 5s, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma
A track record of personal involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
Experience in operating with a company that has already adopted the lean philosophy, preferably extending into office areas
Project management, and proficiency in oral and written communication
Change management, acting as a role model in coaching and championing change
Interacts effectively at all levels of the organisation to “get things done”
Fosters open communication, values learning and builds employee effectiveness
Trains others and promotes facilitation and leadership skills
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Business system awareness (preferably SAP)
Knowledge of operational and functional best practice
Quick to learn with excellent analytical, diagnostic organisational and planning skills
Able to work exceptionally well in team environments and build teams
Envisions the future
Demonstrates Customer focus
Health and safety awareness
Able to take measured risks
Self-reliance and a drive to succeed and motivate others
Discipline, focus and ability to see beyond temporary set-backs
Able to listen, challenge and communicate
Drives for excellence, aligned to business results

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Bachelor degree is required; Preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Production supervision experience preferred
Black Belt Certification Required

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience; demonstrated leadership and management experience with an understanding of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships
Experience creating and executing Continuous Improvement activities that drive organizational results and change
Formal training in Change Management, Continuous Improvement (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizan, Workout), Performance Management
Microsoft MS Office Suite, Minitab and familiarity with plant operations software (i.e., PI, OIS and MOIS) and statistical analysis software
Very strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills (without authority), with ability to use fact-based and well-thought-out arguments to challenge all levels or change behavior/techniques as required
Ability to hold performance dialogues and identify root-causes of problems with all levels of the organizations. Drives to actionable outcomes and follows up on results
Proficiency in training, communication, presentations skills and development of materials
Employment is subject to successfully completing Mosaic's pre-employment checks including criminal, drug and alcohol testing

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Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

As an expert in the use of the Lean tools with a comprehensive knowledge of the philosophy, utilize PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) methodologies to successfully lead and manage completion of continuous improvement projects within a given timeframe to meet the department or facility goals in productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety (40%)
Lead exempt and non-exempt employees assigned to CI teams in LEAN disciplines and processes to accomplish assigned stated CI projects. Responsible and accountable for CI team meeting or exceeding project goals (20%)
Apply E3 concept (Engage, Enable, Empower) within project activities to ensure project sustainability with the work force and management teams. (10%)
Identify LEAN/CI needs of assigned departmetns including but not limited to Manufacturing, Distribution, Tech Services, Warehouse, Office, and others, and develop implementation plans with department and CI directors. (10%)
Provide monthly report out to Process Improvement Director on completed projects and assist in presentation to plant manager and other leaders as required (10%)
Minimum of five (5) years related experience
LEAN certification/Six Sigma training or comparable required
Professional communication skills and proven leadership capabilities

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Continuous Improvement Manager, Montreal QC Resume Examples & Samples

Develop continuous improvement – lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies in the day to day operations
Facilitate process improvement teams and provide counsel and assistance to the project team leaders with respect to facilitation techniques, quality systems, continual improvement, people development and safety improvement
Assist in the facilitation of Manufacturing Fundamentals and other, similar, key programs
Lead workshops resulting in tangible key performance indicator improvements
Contribute to strategic planning at the plant level
Ensure through audits that tools are appropriately and effectively used
Develop and maintain the site’s annual 12-months rolling lean implementation plan based on the strategic plan
Develop, manage, and report progress of the lean deployment plan with site management (based on current and future state Value Stream Maps, site performance improvement targets, and Group / Business standards, policies and best practices)
Ensure Lean and Six Sigma principles are appropriately taken into consideration at all stages of the process improvement project
Understand all environmental policies and significant environmental impact of job activities
Understand all safety policies and significant safety impact of job activities
Assist leadership in the planning, development, coordination, support, and execution of high impact (immediate and long term) improvement plans for effective and sustainable cost saving initiatives while making sure lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives are aligned with customer focused metrics
Serve as a business change agent leading process improvement initiatives, process redesign activities/projects which will enable the organization to reach the next level of world class operations by implementing continuous improvement-lean manufacturing practices throughout the plant
Work with local financial representative to validate project justification and success when necessary
Minimum three years of project facilitation experience
Lean deployment experience preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt certification required and Black Belt preferred
Clear practical and hands-on orientation
Strategic thinker, with clear vision and direction of change management
Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and energize team members
Deployment of a lean culture: organization, policy deployment, management routines, management control, behavior and visual management
A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, and Statistical Problem Solving
Thorough understanding of lean tools such as standardized work, 5S, SMED, TPM, Kanban, MIFA, Error Proofing etc
Thorough understanding of the DMAIC methodology Analytical skills including key statistical methods commonly used in Six Sigma

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Work with various stakeholders to identify and prioritize Continuous Improvement initiatives
Responsible for Continuous Improvement governance, including ongoing stakeholder management
Project manage Continuous Improvement initiatives and ensure that that planned benefits are realized and that projects are implemented on time and within budget
Contributes to CI ideas identification, assessment and execution
Drives productivity discussion journey setting up priorities, tools and initiatives
Help drive a culture of change and continuous improvement through providing with CI standards, tools, methodologies and best practices
Help drive CI training Programme conducting trainings/workshops/ideation events for different groups of employees
Help drive CI communication plan execution
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Management
Total years of experience 5+
3+ years’ experience in developing and executing in Transformation / Process Improvement Projects
Experienced in Finance/Procurement/HR Operations
Wide range of method skills and practical experience, especially on continuous improvement, project management and change management (e.g. Lean Six sigma, Process mapping, Problem Solving etc.)
Ability to develop CI training materials and to lead CI training workshops independently
Strong analytical skills, being able to translate operational issues into workable solutions, able to dive deep whilst seeing the big picture
Developed consultative communication skills
Microsoft Office Advanced user (especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)

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Supporting the management of all service delivery in accordance with regulatory and statutory obligations, championing and ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety, security and environmental standards and policies
Developing strong relationships with the Employer and key stakeholders to optimise continuous improvement opportunities across the contract, focusing particularly on the customer and project objectives
Leading and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence activity across the contract with a forward looking approach
Engaging the wider team, the Employer and all stakeholders and leading the identification, development and implementation of improvement and innovation initiatives which improve our service offering to the Employer and the Estate Users
Interpreting the findings and feedback gathered from a variety of sources into clear, concise and logical conclusions and recommendations which will assist the management team in identifying areas for business and service development
Documenting activities, benefits and successes and measuring improvements across the spectrum from customer service to financial improvement
Keeping abreast of industry thinking and techniques and reflecting this in the technology, processes, products and services offered to contract and the Employer
Contributing to the development of continuous improvement and innovative skills across the contract
Analysing and considering ideas for improvement in sphere of responsibility and across the contract in general
Promoting sound waste management practices across the estate
Championing and ensuring compliance behaviours and positive attitudes with regards to all Health and Safety, security and environmental standards and policies
Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders
As a member of the management team acting as a role model for continuous improvement activity and processes ensuring they are followed to clarify objectives, actively managing performance and developing skills
Creating an environment in which teams and individuals can perform at their best, improving performance and realise their full potential
Encouraging and developing teams to innovate and improve their performance and delivery
Complying with the Company’s Equality and Diversity and other people policies
Understanding the contract deliverables and identifying ways in which to maximise performance and delivery
Contributing to change processes with the intent of contract and service improvement
Understanding the impacts and benefits continuous improvement initiatives can have on the contract and service delivery
Managing budgets relating to continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities
Contributing to the achievement of sustainability objectives through personal behaviour and adapting working practices where required
Demonstrable track record in continuous improvement and operational excellence
Flexibility to travel extensively between sites

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B.S.in Engineering or related technical discipline
3+ years process improvement experience using Lean methodologies
Must be a US Person and able to hold a US Government Secret Clearance
Trained in Lean tools and techniques including value stream mapping
Strong Change Management skills
Demonstrated portfolio of lean improvements with quantifiable results
Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills are required to include the ability to effectively interact and persuade all levels of Management and Staff
Experience working on projects in which there are often "blurred" lines of responsibility
Experience and or knowledge of how to effectively work in a matrixed organization
Advanced skills in MS Office
Demonstrated Experience with change management and stakeholder management

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An ability to train and motivate others
The ability to attain results through the facilitation of teams and individuals
A customer focused approach to improvement
Strong PC skills Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Minitab, Microsoft Project, etc
The ability to understand and take into account the entire business process from order entry through customer delivery and installation
High initiative
Safety-first attitude
Data-driven
Ability to “see the waste” in an organization
Significant experience in a high paced manufacturing environment implementing rapid and continuous improvements with a high rate of success
5 – 7 years’ relevant experience
A working knowledge of lean tools and principles
Value stream mapping
Poka-yoke
Ideally advanced six sigma knowledge and the ability to train and lead others in its implementation (minimum Green Belt certification)

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Develop and execute CI strategies and activities for specific customers/sites. Challenges include meeting expectations in delivering results, considering alternative courses of actions, making timely decisions and developing greater communication skills
Develop and maintain effective partner relationship with major customers, dealers and Cat region (SPM) in order to achieve the CI objectives and targets
Establish high-level relationships with business decision makers and identify business needs and problems. Provide input to customer’s operation and systems
Achieving alignment of various parties at Caterpillar, dealers and key end-user personnel
Providing a clear vision for success and drive high levels of CI execution to achieve our commitments through your deep subject matter expertise in equipment management, production optimization, safety, sustainability
Partnering with dealer personnel to direct the day-to-day activity related to contractual commitments at each site
Successfully delivering on all areas of contractual commitments by utilizing a complete understanding of Caterpillar and Dealer Capability
Working with Caterpillar Product Groups and other internal Business Units to completely understand the technical and operational capabilities of our equipment, technology, and services
Creating innovate new value-added capabilities to improve site operations and equipment maintenance
Initiate and manage job studies to develop production data and M&R Projects. Assess the need and suitability of analysis & application tools like FPC (Fleet Production software) & SAT
Must have the ability to work with people from many different backgrounds and cultures, internally and externally, with the appropriate influence and ability to resolve differences
Good human relations skills are required to develop a collaborative/cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the business unit
Must have the ability to work and set priorities for self and for the work team without day-to-day direct supervision
Enhancing use of Caterpillar systems and developing leadership abilities
The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others. To plan, monitor and control all aspects of the project
A bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
Extensive job related experience
Prior experience in field assignments
Knowledge of Caterpillar products, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of 6 sigma and project management tools
Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively with others in the work group, dealer personnel and customers
Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise and experience in the management of equipment (operation & Maintenance)

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ABS & Continuous Improvement Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Work with location leadership to drive continuous improvement activities and waste elimination: Identify, propose & implement new productivity improvements
Facilitate successful kaizen and rapid improvement process events with both internal and external consultants, customers and suppliers, with a major emphasis on locally focused improvement. Provide the support all follow-through required to sustain the improvements established during the events
Coordinate and deliver team-based and ABS training to support enhanced organizational performance through imparting a thorough knowledge of team and ABS concepts, principles, and practices
Facilitate, review and aid locations in developing Hoshin plans
Act as internal consultant and catalyst to assist individuals and teams in the application of ABS principles and techniques to improve operations. May provide external consulting services to other company or supplier operations
Coach and support leadership at all levels in meeting business improvement metrics through the application of ABS methods and techniques. Establish reporting methods to track progress and communication processes to inform the organization of results and opportunities
Facilitate consistent, uniform approaches for visual controls and productivity measurements to be utilized throughout product teams and the factory
Assist team leaders in team skill and knowledge development to support meeting management goals, project management, improvements, results measurements, problem solving, and related team skills
Provide overall guidance and consultation focusing on the perfection of ABS techniques. Identify opportunities for improvements, continually evaluate results, and sustain performance gains
Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards
Maintain full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Arconic Guide to Business Conduct
Demonstrate a knowledge of, and commitment to, ABS manufacturing principles and techniques
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, or Business
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing work environment
This position requires use of information or access to or use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Highly structured and formal education and training in ABS or Lean Manufacturing preferred. A technical degree is preferred
8 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Arconic ABS certification Level 2 or completion within 18 months of role
Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing and rapid improvement techniques

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2-5 years’ experience in the application of lean tools and principles
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Able to drive and lead change
Ability to teach, coach and mentor lean tools
Financial acumen desired
Requires outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with all employees and managers
Functional knowledge of business processes, manufacturing and transactional
Experience in proposing and implementation of time study/labor management initiatives
Ability to demonstrate results using problem solving skills. Working knowledge of design tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience in managing projects from proposal through implementation and evaluation; Formal Project Management Certification/Degree preferred

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May supervise a team of up to 10 indirect reports and 3 direct reports
Complexity: High. Requires the successful execution of business plans by leading through influence instead of direct authority. Coaching skills and lean tools will be utilized daily
Other: Cross functional responsibility for ensuring improvement activities are undertaken with a lean approach considering the process integration and technical issues that may be impacted
Two hundred fifty thousand dollars annual budgetary responsibility (approximate)
Serve as a Lean Coach/ Mentor
Responsible for the lean and soft skill development of plant CI resources
Coordinate improvement activities across multiple manufacturing sites and business offices
Manage Centralized CI Office business support services
Responsibility for training curriculum and content development
Assist in strategic planning for development of Centralized CI Office
Assist in planning and executing annual cross-company CI Summit
Actively participate in your own development opportunity identification and propose activities and events for skill improvement
Bachelor’s degree required; an engineering degree is preferred
Minimum 8 years’ experience implementing lean tools in manufacturing or office environments
Increasing levels of responsibility over the course of their career
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, document improvement results, and effectively communicate those results
Lean/Six-sigma certifications are a plus, but not required
Coaching certification is a plus, but not required
Must be willing and able to travel a minimum of 25-30% of work time
In lieu of a cover letter, please submit documentation of a Kaizen event that you have led. It should include a business case for the event, photos of before/after changes, a summary of the activities, and the final impact on the business

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred
3-5 years experience in quality, or equivalent experience
HACCP and SQF certification
Six Sigma experience a plus
Ability to lead and direct others
Proficient with MicroSoft Office, Outlook ,and internet research skills
Minimal Travel required

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Deploy the appropriate People / Safety / Quality / Cost / Delivery / Productivity metrics and management routines at all levels of the organization
Act as a change agent (leader) to instill a Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement culture on site and in related areas of the company
Support site management in its strategic planning process and its implementation by taking ownership of relevant projects, that are a subset of the core responsibilities, and by taking a leading role in other programs; e.g. Manufacturing Fundamentals
Contribute to the Continuous Improvement network development. Ensure 2-way communication throughout the continuous improvement organization. This includes communicating project status and coordinating activities between the Regional Continuous Improvement leader and other Continuous Improvement leaders. Also, this includes capturing project lessons learned and submitting activity reports
Promote the use of metrics and data to drive project focus
Bachelor’s degree (Business or Engineering preferred)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; knowledge and ability to train on methodologies at all levels of the organization
Thorough understanding of lean tools such as standardized work, 5S, SMED, TPM, Kanban, MIFA, Error Proofing and etc

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