Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for aContinuousImprovement Managerto join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA.This position supports and leads the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements and best practices across the Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS) Marine Division's 7+ manufacturing locations.These initiatives drive incremental improvements in safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, capacity, throughput, and cost, and include capital investments to drive profitability. Directs Yamaha activities in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Lean Transformation and Lean Leader development. Works together with YMUS manufacturing subsidiaries to create and implement manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with manufacturing operations leadership to develop and execute operational improvement plans
• Lead Kaizen Blitz activities or Rapid Improvement Events
• Serve as project manager for various focused capital and process improvement initiatives. Ability to lead cross-functional plant project teams
• Create, align, and implement manufacturing KPIs which support strategic objectives and performance improvement efforts at all subsidiaries
• Provide Management with reports and status updates as needed to communicate progress on division goals and objectives
• Mentor manufacturing staff of all subsidiaries to build the professional capabilities of the team and develop lean leaders at all levels
• Educate manufacturing team on lean manufacturing principles and practices
• Directs assigned lean manufacturing projects to achieve targeted savings
• Work closely with manufacturing divisional operations leadership to develop and execute operational improvement plans
• Coordinate with marine business unit manufacturing subsidiaries to formulate long-term investment plans to meet YMUS strategic goals and objectives

Decision Making Responsibility:

• This role will be responsible for making decisions impacting the performance of YMUS manufacturing subsidiaries. May have 1-4 direct reports.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Master's degree preferred
• 8-10 Years' experience in manufacturing environment with operations management responsibility preferred
• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and demonstrated successful project management experience - PMP or PPM certifications preferred
• Experience in effectively leading a plant team in safety, quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Knowledge in Lean Six Sigma (LLS) - preferably a Black Belt with two (2) years project experience
• Bachler's degree in Engineering or Business, Industrial Engineering degree preferred
• Preferred experience in the marine, boat manufacturing, composites, or automotive industry
• Travel domestically- 60-75% and one international trip a year

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What's in it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to:Department Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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