IPS Business System Manager (Lean Operational Excellence)

Ips Corporation

The Role

Overview

Lead Lean operational excellence, business system implementation and facility management

Key Responsibilities

  • kaizen events
  • ips tools
  • process improvement
  • tpm program
  • compliance management
  • facility forecasting

Tasks

-Advise on measures to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations -Direct staff management of a team, including establishing development plans, managing and tracking objectives and deliverables, and coaching for performance. -Lead, facilitate, and participate on kaizen events focused on North America operations -Develop kaizen leaders throughout the organization in North America -Drive Strategy Deployment or other major business initiative(s) to help develop the action plan and be a resource to facilitate the necessary tools that are used to meet Targets To Improve (TTI) and achieve business objectives. May be involved as a team member, project leader, coach, or facilitator. -Serve as problem-solving-process subject matter expert and advisor. -Lead diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business, and provide experienced counsel on appropriate IPS Business System tools to eliminate them -Support charter development, pre-work, attending report outs and reviewing sustainment, making sure corrective actions are put in place for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that do not sustain -Serve as a resource and coach for guiding process improvement and IPSBS development in operations and commercial functions -Lead implementation of IPS Business system tools focused on operational improvement and waste elimination (5S, Standard Work, Kanban, Transactional Process Improvement, etc.) -Planning for the future by forecasting the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements -Balance and promote strategic focus while able to manage ad-hoc tactical initiatives -Develop and manage Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program to insure maximum equipment uptime. -Manage contractor activities on site. -Oversee any renovations, refurbishments, and building projects

Requirements

  • ips
  • lean
  • kaizen
  • bs degree
  • engineering
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to design, develop, and implement a IPS Business System roadmap for operations -Ability to implement IPS Business System Fundamentals in a variety of situations -Ability to design, develop and execute lean business system roadmaps -2 years of experience managing or supervising maintenance in a manufacturing environment, chemical manufacturing preferred. -Self-directed with a high sense of urgency -Good writing and administrative skills, including computer skills -Demonstrated ability to develop kaizen leaders within the organization and install a knowledge base within the company. -Knowledge of business systems, engineering, manufacturing, and financial systems Ability to champion IPS Business System and develop and install standard methodologies -Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills -Analytical skills that include the understanding of how to collect critical data, identify key themes and trends, and translate them into plausible recommendations -Displays a high sense of urgency, customer focus, and associate centricity -Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a “plant managers” point of view -BS Degree required, Engineering Preferred -Danaher Business System experience highly desirable. -Proven track record of delivering results in a high-performance continuous improvement environment through implementation of and expertise with the latest LEAN management methods -Ability to influence multiple levels of the organization, from functional leaders, project managers, engineers, and floor associates -Summary: The successful candidate will bring a dynamic combination of experiences with the interpersonal and communications skills that afford him/her superior credibility and leadership within the IPS Adhesives Team. He/she will work across many peers and indirect subordinates in a matrixed environment, all the while engaged in a hands-on, proactive, creative and disciplined matter.

The Company

About Ips Corporation

-Specializes in providing high-performance solutions for the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. -Has expanded its offerings to include products for water, drainage, and gas systems, meeting diverse industry needs. -Renowned for its strong customer service and commitment to delivering quality products that ensure safety and efficiency. -Delivers reliable and durable solutions that have become standard in various applications, from industrial facilities to commercial properties. -Known for leading product innovations such as high-strength adhesives and pipe systems. -An industry leader, continuously expanding its global footprint.

Sector Specialisms

Water & Flow Management

Specialty Adhesive Solutions

Plumbing

Construction

Plastic Components and Supplies

Power Distribution Equipment

Remanufacturing Electrical Equipment

Consulting

Architecture

Engineering

Procurement

Project Controls

Construction Management

Commissioning, Qualification & Validation

EPCMV & EPCM Project Delivery

Life Sciences Industry

Consumer Goods

Cosmetics & Fragrances

Food & Beverage

Ointments, Creams & Lotions