Continuous Improvement Manager

Description

• Employ the use of LEAN tools and methodologies to drive improvement initiatives.
• Champion an annual “What’s Next” event for each Aiken Business Unit.
• Develop training materials pertaining to LEAN methodologies (customized where applicable for HPS-Aiken.)
• Create and implement a LEAN training regiment for both salaried and hourly associates.
• Attend pertinent industry and/or corporate sponsored LEAN training and seminars.
• Represent HUS-Aiken in divisional (HUS) and corporate Continuous Improvement related informational exchanges and gatherings.
• Facilitate and oversee the planning, development and implementation of waste reduction (i.e. LEAN) initiatives through formal Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Events.
• Assist BU Manufacturing Engineers in the inspection and analysis of equipment, processes, and operational procedures to determine opportunities to increase productivity, minimize cost, and/or to enhance product quality.
• Develop, track and report on metrics measuring the success derived from Kaizen events. (Site Kaizen Dashboard)
• Drive a LEAN culture through-out the facility – promoting, encouraging, and initiating.
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.

Requirements

• BS degree, Engineering or similar is strongly preferred.
• Must have demonstrated success in leading and executing Kaizen/CIP events across various areas of a manufacturing organization.
• True passion and drive for operational excellence gained via LEAN principles
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer prior to CIP experience.
• Must have excellent knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and methodologies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance