CI Manager
$70,600–$113,000 year
On-siteBrunswick, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Develop and sustain process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across the organization, including suppliers and customers, to achieve site KPIs. Lead at least one medium to large project impacting the local site at all times while providing 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring to employees. Articulate a vision for the future that inspires others to embrace change and act as a strong customer advocate by evaluating processes from a customer perspective. Support strategy through the tactical application of CI principles and engage with site leadership to deploy these methodologies. Leverage data analytics for strategic and tactical business decisions while achieving work primarily through individual efforts or project teams.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to effectively communicate across all areas of the organization
- Minimum Green Belt Certification
- Strong computer skills, including data capture, manipulation, and reporting, with fluency in Microsoft Office
- Courage to act decisively when it matters to customers
- Ability to lead inclusively with humility and openness to diverse ideas and input
- Technical skills in Lean Six Sigma
- Strong knowledge of Lean product flow and process development from order receipt through delivery
- Working knowledge of Six Sigma principles/methods, including Statistical Process Control, Capability Analysis, and A3 problem-solving tools
- Leverage data analytics for strategic and tactical business decisions
- Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- Ability to achieve LSS Black Belt certification within 2 years
- Regularly required to work in outdoor conditions
- Lifting parts and pieces up to 50 lbs.
- Traveling up and down stairs on a constant basis
- Sitting, squatting, and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead
- Traveling in and out of work areas
- Walking and being on your feet for the majority of the workday
- Exposed to noise, dust, and fumes daily
- Pushing and pulling material carts
- Physical exertion is required
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to lead at least one medium to large project impacting the local site at all times
- Assist with LSS training courses as needed and participate in Black Belt classes if required
- Achieve work primarily through individual efforts or project teams, focusing on technical/discipline knowledge rather than people management
- Support strategy through the tactical application of CI principles
- Possess in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
- Lead project teams with an emphasis on cross functional collaboration and employee engagement
- Define strategy through engagement with site leadership in deploying CI principles
- Recognized as an expert within the organization
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as aligning with strategy, providing direction, and influencing without authority
- Provide leadership to managers, supervisors, and professional staff
- Influence without authority resources and policy formation within the area of responsibility
- Undertake additional tasks as determined relevant by management
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