Position Summary: 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.  Organizational Relationship:
Position reports directly to General Manager of Facility.Accountabilities: 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 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.