The Planet Group
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This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
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Salary Range: $115,000 - 130,000 depending on experience
Bonus: 12% of Base Salary
Relocation Eligible for This Role
Description The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for helping with performance improvement in our key measurables (SQPD) through incorporation of lean principles and projects. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work Closely with the General Manager/Plant Manager to understand and improve the business
Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery in all departments
Drive all aspects of the MDI (managing for daily improvement) program throughout the facility
Collaborate with the GM/PM to set yearly Plant Lean Progression goals and create an execution plan.
Be an accountability partner with the management team for completion of daily Leadership Standard Work; help team understand the importance
Attend and help drive Gemba Walks; challenge and mentor team to improve effectivenessn Maintain Improvement tracking on CI Dashboard
Attend and contribute to the weekly plant Gemba walks with Executive Team
Plan, execute, lead, and follow-up on kaizen events
Keep Event Calendar up to date
Improve processes and eliminate waste in key constraint areas
Follow-up assessment (5 Why’s) and action item owner/assigner
Assign action items and the improvements that are listed on the SQPD boards
Complete capacity analysis for all work cells
Create and maintain standard work instructions, SOPs, 5S Checklists, and standard work audits
Continue to refine LEAN Philosophy in all department activities
Interact with production management and team members to identify waste and improvement opportunities
Create and maintain value stream maps for the facility
Mentor and train staff on lean concepts and practices
Drive measurable continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree – Prefer Engineering or Management
3+ years’ Lean Manufacturing experience
Experience leading Kaizen Events
Value Stream Experience is a plus
Able to drive and lead change
Experience with leading teams
Experience with wood products is a plus
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Good written and verbal communication skills
Fluent with Microsoft word and excel
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Wholesale Building Materials
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Planet Group by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from The Planet Group
Salary Range: $115,000 - 130,000 depending on experience
Bonus: 12% of Base Salary
Relocation Eligible for This Role
Description The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for helping with performance improvement in our key measurables (SQPD) through incorporation of lean principles and projects. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work Closely with the General Manager/Plant Manager to understand and improve the business
Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery in all departments
Drive all aspects of the MDI (managing for daily improvement) program throughout the facility
Collaborate with the GM/PM to set yearly Plant Lean Progression goals and create an execution plan.
Be an accountability partner with the management team for completion of daily Leadership Standard Work; help team understand the importance
Attend and help drive Gemba Walks; challenge and mentor team to improve effectivenessn Maintain Improvement tracking on CI Dashboard
Attend and contribute to the weekly plant Gemba walks with Executive Team
Plan, execute, lead, and follow-up on kaizen events
Keep Event Calendar up to date
Improve processes and eliminate waste in key constraint areas
Follow-up assessment (5 Why’s) and action item owner/assigner
Assign action items and the improvements that are listed on the SQPD boards
Complete capacity analysis for all work cells
Create and maintain standard work instructions, SOPs, 5S Checklists, and standard work audits
Continue to refine LEAN Philosophy in all department activities
Interact with production management and team members to identify waste and improvement opportunities
Create and maintain value stream maps for the facility
Mentor and train staff on lean concepts and practices
Drive measurable continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree – Prefer Engineering or Management
3+ years’ Lean Manufacturing experience
Experience leading Kaizen Events
Value Stream Experience is a plus
Able to drive and lead change
Experience with leading teams
Experience with wood products is a plus
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Good written and verbal communication skills
Fluent with Microsoft word and excel
#LI-JB1
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Wholesale Building Materials
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Planet Group by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Holstein, IA .
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