Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager

A Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager responsible for helping with performance improvement in our key measurables (SQPD) through incorporation of lean principles and projects.

Required:

Bachelor's Degree - Prefer Engineering or Management

3+ years' Lean Manufacturing experience

Experience leading Kaizen Events

Value Stream Experience is a plus

Able to drive and lead change

Experience with leading teams

Experience with wood products is a plus

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to multi-task

Good written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Fluent with Microsoft word and excel

All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries. Job Responsibilities:

Work Closely with the General Manager/Plant Manager to understand and improve the business

Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery in all departments

Drive all aspects of the MDI (managing for daily improvement) program throughout the facility

Collaborate with the GM/PM to set yearly Plant Lean Progression goals and create an execution plan.

Be an accountability partner with the management team for completion of daily Leadership Standard Work; help team understand the importance

Attend and help drive Gemba Walks; challenge and mentor team to improve effectiveness

Maintain Improvement tracking on CI Dashboard

Attend and contribute to the weekly plant Gemba walks with Executive Team

Plan, execute, lead, and follow-up on kaizen events

Keep Event Calendar up to date

Improve processes and eliminate waste in key constraint areas

Follow-up assessment (5 Why's) and action item owner/assigner

Assign action items and the improvements that are listed on the SQPD boards

Complete capacity analysis for all work cells

Create and maintain standard work instructions, SOPs, 5S Checklists, and standard work audits

Continue to refine LEAN Philosophy in all department activities

Interact with production management and team members to identify waste and improvement opportunities

Create and maintain value stream maps for the facility

Mentor and train staff on lean concepts and practices

Drive measurable continuous improvementPay: $115K - $130K DOE

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