Ainsley Search Group
Ainsley Search Group is seeking a seasoned
Continuous Improvement Manager
with experience in leading Kaizen projects to join a Global Manufacturer based in Wayne County. This CI Leader will report to the VP of Operations and work closely with local cross functional teams to lead and implement CI & Kaizen Project development, planning, and execution for the local and regional manufacturing plants. This is a permanent opportunity with lucrative base salary, bonus and competitive benefit. In addition, company would like to develop this individual to be the Director of Operational Excellence.
Responsibilities
Report to the President and work closely with local supply chain, production, engineering, manufacturing, R&D, maintenance, etc. to develop, plan and execute CI projects and initiatives.
Conduct DMAIC, design for Six Sigma Projects and address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results, apply a control plan on project completion and integrate the control plan into the current SOP.
Provide hands‑on training, mentoring and coaching to all level of internal customers on CI initiatives, project scope; educate personnel about change management and encourage engagement and transform culture of significant focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, quality, safety, etc.
Provides, instructs and facilitates Six Sigma Training and JIT training, identifies opportunities for Six Sigma Projects and analyses data to determine project scope, timeline and roadmap.
SPC Charts apply on projects, works with process owners and IT to ensure data availability to process owners for tracking and measuring performance and progress.
Project manage approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals.
Coach, counsel and train operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture.
Facilitate and lead Continuous Improvement events as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.
Leverage best practices are gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation.
Develop, deliver, and support programs to teach personnel about lean principles, tools & concepts: problem solving, coaching, Kaizens, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, Visual Factory, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, QCO and flow manufacturing.
Monitor, assess, and develop metrics to measure the cycle of change management; champion the CI initiatives and recommend process improvement to management team based on assessment of changes, CI Projects, project implementation, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Business, or related field.
Recent years of recent work experience as a CI Engineer, Industrial Engineer, CI Manager, or similar within manufacturing industry.
Solid hands‑on experience in managing changes, CI projects, conflict management, culture transformation.
Solid knowledge in CI related practices such as kaizen, 5S, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma.
Solid knowledge in Project Management, able to develop scope of project based on timeline, budget, resource, cost, etc.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skill, excellent communication and people skill.
Able to work in a manufacturing/production environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Lucrative base compensation
Annual bonus
401k with match
Relocation Assistance
Health, dental and vision
PTO and paid holidays
Flexible spending and health saving accounts
Long‑term, short term
Life insurance
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Supply Chain
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Palmyra, NY .
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Continuous Improvement Manager
with experience in leading Kaizen projects to join a Global Manufacturer based in Wayne County. This CI Leader will report to the VP of Operations and work closely with local cross functional teams to lead and implement CI & Kaizen Project development, planning, and execution for the local and regional manufacturing plants. This is a permanent opportunity with lucrative base salary, bonus and competitive benefit. In addition, company would like to develop this individual to be the Director of Operational Excellence.
Responsibilities
Report to the President and work closely with local supply chain, production, engineering, manufacturing, R&D, maintenance, etc. to develop, plan and execute CI projects and initiatives.
Conduct DMAIC, design for Six Sigma Projects and address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results, apply a control plan on project completion and integrate the control plan into the current SOP.
Provide hands‑on training, mentoring and coaching to all level of internal customers on CI initiatives, project scope; educate personnel about change management and encourage engagement and transform culture of significant focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, quality, safety, etc.
Provides, instructs and facilitates Six Sigma Training and JIT training, identifies opportunities for Six Sigma Projects and analyses data to determine project scope, timeline and roadmap.
SPC Charts apply on projects, works with process owners and IT to ensure data availability to process owners for tracking and measuring performance and progress.
Project manage approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals.
Coach, counsel and train operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture.
Facilitate and lead Continuous Improvement events as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.
Leverage best practices are gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation.
Develop, deliver, and support programs to teach personnel about lean principles, tools & concepts: problem solving, coaching, Kaizens, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, Visual Factory, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, QCO and flow manufacturing.
Monitor, assess, and develop metrics to measure the cycle of change management; champion the CI initiatives and recommend process improvement to management team based on assessment of changes, CI Projects, project implementation, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Business, or related field.
Recent years of recent work experience as a CI Engineer, Industrial Engineer, CI Manager, or similar within manufacturing industry.
Solid hands‑on experience in managing changes, CI projects, conflict management, culture transformation.
Solid knowledge in CI related practices such as kaizen, 5S, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma.
Solid knowledge in Project Management, able to develop scope of project based on timeline, budget, resource, cost, etc.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skill, excellent communication and people skill.
Able to work in a manufacturing/production environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Lucrative base compensation
Annual bonus
401k with match
Relocation Assistance
Health, dental and vision
PTO and paid holidays
Flexible spending and health saving accounts
Long‑term, short term
Life insurance
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Supply Chain
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Palmyra, NY .
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