Continuous Improvement Manager

Responsibilities 

• Contributing to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean Manufacturing strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Contributing to new business initiatives and projects; review and communicate the impact on Lean activities
• Developing continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management Team and key stakeholders
• Implementing and supporting cultural change across the organization and drive business improvement
• Providing project management, analytical and research skills and expertise
• Developing and supporting delivery of business improvement change initiatives.
• Providing expertise and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and methodologies
• Reporting on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success
• Defining, developing and publishing business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice
• Leading, defining and developing continuous improvement activities designed to improve performance, such as the planning and running of lean events
• Attending meetings and action/communicate instructions
• Producing reports and making presentations
• Involved in continuous training and development
• Performing root cause analysis and resolving problems

Skills:

• Excellent leadership and man- management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Commercially and financially aware

Experience and Qualifications

• Candidate should be a strong team player with flexibility to adapt to organizational needs and priorities.
• Must be hands-on, intuitive and solution-oriented with good communication skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in using Windows based applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of 5S, 6 Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing (Demand Flow Technology)
• B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology