Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigned a group of plants and is responsible for deployment of Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles and Kaizen methodology in multiple plants within a region
• The scope of work is not limited to the plants inside the region. The Regional CI Manager is asked to support deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Methodology in all plants as required
• Teaching and developing skills of the plant CI Managers and other team members in the plants. This is accomplished by supporting Kaizen College™, conducting Kaizen events, and developing training material
• Helping the plants within the region to develop Annual Plans using the Kaizen Methodology. The Annual Plans include training and development of team members and meeting financial targets established by corporate leadership
• Conducting monthly follow-up calls to ensure that all plants within the region are meeting the Annual Plan. If plants need assistance, the Regional CI Manager will support the plant in need of help
• Assist in the scheduling of Fresh Eyes activities that support all plants within the region in meeting cost-reduction targets set in the Annual Plan
• Support pre-launch and post-launch Kaizen activity for new products in any plant requiring assistance within CBB
• Provide plant support when required if a plant is underperforming to target
• Administering the CBB Production System audit confirmations if a plant is at award level
• Ensuring the concepts and principles defined in the corporate CBB Production System are deployed in each of the plants in a standardized practice that complies to the corporate expectation
• This position requires 75% travel, which may include international with passport required

Qualifications:

• Requires 10 years experience
• BS/BA preferred
• Requires limited supervision
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead change and teach others
• In-depth knowledge of concepts and principles defined in Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to facilitate Kaizen Events, Kaizen College™, and Fresh Eyes Activities