Continuous Improvement ManagerPut your training to work in a growing, dynamic manufacturing environment. We know we can be even better - we need you to help get us there!
Bell Incorporated, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager.
Reporting directly to the COO, the Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for serving as the facilitator and driver of continuous improvement projects, implementation and cross-functional involvement for Bell Incorporated. The Continuous Improvement Manager role is focused on sustaining and improving a beneficial change culture in order to drive attainment of long-term business goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work cross –functionally across all facilities to identify, prioritize, and lead process improvement projects. May include design and implementation of new processes/protocols, equipment and machine center re-design, identification of new capital, human resource, or technology needs.
• Constantly seeking improvement opportunities, implementing known best practices, and challenging crews, managers to achieve higher measures in safety, quality, efficiency.
• Effectively collaborate and influence people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Report directly to the COO
TASKS TO INCLUDE:
• Prepare, execute, revise and measure progress of identified and targeted Continuous Improvement Plans.
• Facilitate continuous improvement interventions and coordinate teams
• Disseminate and act upon relevant industry and corporate benchmarking data
• Identify opportunities to implement common processes and best practices
• Assure that process improvements and benefits are clearly communicated to all stakeholder levels and that actions are driven to closure and transitioned using a sustainable, scalable methodology
• Assure that predicted savings are tracked, validated and reported to the appropriate internal customers
• Provide leadership, coaching and training in lean thinking
• Devise innovative process solutions to address the business need that complement and surpass those requested by the business; recommend solutions to the business
• Manage portfolio of continuous improvement projects end to end, ensuring all deliverables are met.
• Provide clear and concise verbal and written communication with team members, all levels of management as well as outside vendors.
• Ensure leadership is involved appropriately in managing the project portfolio of continuous improvement projects.
Requirements:
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years manufacturing operations experience - managing multiple, large, complex and cross functional projects, with emphasis on systems, technologies, business process redesign and knowledge of technical environments. Packaging industry highly preferred.
• Successful completion of Six Sigma Black Belt training modules or equivalent; knowledge of Lean Production Tools
• Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques, Capability Studies, Process Mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis required
• Developed Project Management skills, PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification a plus
• Proven ability to develop and deliver holistic, integrated solutions in support of business objectives in complex environments
• Prior experience interfacing with various partners, including vendors, third party delivery teams and internal groups
• Post secondary degree required. Preferably in related field - business, project management, engineering, etc.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Excellent communicator both orally and written - ability to bring resolution to issues that are sometimes confrontational
• Intermediate or advanced level of use in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project
• A strong leader with the presence, professionalism, skills and business focus to quickly establish relationships and credibility with internal and external customers
• Must be capable of taking a project lead role and creating a fast moving continuous improvement culture
• Excellent team player and team builder being able to maintain teams performance and make right decisions even under high level of pressure
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks with aggressive deadlines
• Ability to work independently and deal effectively with multiple priorities
• Proactive, results-oriented, sense of urgency, high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion
• Results-oriented and flexible, must be willing to work extended hours when needed
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills
COMPENSATION: We offer a highly competitive compensation package with an anticipated base salary of $50-65K, dependent on credentials.
LOCATION: This position is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Bell Incorporated is an Affirmative Action Employer that offers Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants.
Company Description:
Bell Incorporated is one of the largest and fastest growing independent folding carton companies in North America. We don’t compete by trying to be as big as the folding carton subsidiaries of the huge paper mills. Instead, we invest in the latest converting technology and maintain an entrepreneurial, customer-focused organization. So we can compete with anyone on price without sacrificing the responsive, flexible service that today’s business environment demands.
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