CI Manager

Job Summary

Job Summary/Objective:
CI Manager directs and sustains a structured continuous improvement program that increases operational efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing environments. CI Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of continuous improvement strategies across manufacturing operations, driving process optimization initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis methodologies, and facilitating cross-functional problem-solving activities to eliminate waste and reduce variation.
This role is accountable for driving measurable performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while building internal capability and embedding a culture of operational excellence across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities
•    Documents and works with site controller to validate achieved Lean savings.
•    Make recommendations on designing new procedures and methods for operational processes using their knowledge of the operation and in partnering and collaborating with various other departments. 
•    Utilize project charters with deliverables to work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving efficiencies. 
•    Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution.  Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organizations progression.
•    Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff and frontline personnel.
•    Develop and influence strategy, planning, and execution depending on project or initiative needs.
•    Lead goal setting, assignment of projects, and review of progress, approval, and feedback for respective site.
•    KPI goal setting with the site via semi-annual business assessment, reporting and leading site reporting for KPI’s.  Monthly updates on CI resource and engagement activities.  
•    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.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
•   Lead development, communication, and execution of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes
•    Drive process optimization initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis methodologies to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time
•   Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving, kaizen events, and root-cause analysis to address chronic performance issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
•   Coach and train leaders and employees on continuous improvement principles, methods, and visual management to build organizational capability
•    Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators related to continuous improvement initiatives to validate benefits and identify further opportunities
•   Benchmark internal and external best practices and incorporate relevant learnings into the continuous improvement roadmap
•    Lead goal setting, assignment of projects, and review of progress, approval, and feedback for respective site.
•    KPI goal setting with the site via semi-annual business assessment, reporting and leading site reporting for KPI’s.  Monthly updates on CI resource and engagement activities.  
•    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.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, businss, or other related field.

8-11 years of manufacturing industry experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Lean Six Sigma certificaiton green belt

Spans of Control

No direct reports

Travel

Travel up to less than 20%

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Equipment

Competencies

Skills