Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Manager will provide the leadership, coaching, support and project management to the organization to support the company’s lean transformation.

This position will identify areas of potential improvement and work with company Leaders to realize the improvement potential by using tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 6S, Daily Management, Standard Work, Pull Systems and Problem- Solving Process.

This position covers the entire organization and will ensure that all improvements implemented are consistent with all Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Compliance requirements.

• Responsible for successfully deploying sustainable standard leadership and lean tools throughout organization including but not limited to; Daily Management, Standard Work, Leadership Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Pull System, Visual Management and A3 thinking.
• Help to establish an organizational culture of Continuous Improvement by acting as a coach and mentor to all levels of the organization.
• Through the use of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, or other similar technique identify processes and eliminate 8 level waste within the organization that can achieve a significant gain.
• Continually challenge conventional thinking by challenging current processes and procedures in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Models what it means to be a change agent within the organization.
• Work with organizational Leaders to build Kaizen funnel and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitates Kaizen Events and coaches team members on Kaizen preparation and post-Kaizen action implementation
• Work closely with Operations to identify and deploy meaningful KPI’s
• Provide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement.

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Highly developed problem solving and project management skill
• Consultative skills
• Ability to deliver training to large groups – experience preferred
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process
• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills
• Familiar with diverse manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated capability to learn product lines and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Negotiation and selling skills to support change management
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Ability to setup, track, and document results as required
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (advanced degree helpful)
• Lean Certifiedor equivalent experience
• Experience with Toyota Production System or company with similar system preferred
• 5 or more years of experience in Continuous Improvement, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role and demonstrated track record of implementation success.
• Excellent analytical, project management and presentation skills
• Must possess strong computer skills with background with ERP Systems and Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.