Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Overview: Serves as a consultant for departments and units evaluating, planning, and implementing improvements in processes, practices, and organizational effectiveness. Continuous Improvement Engineer will develop and implement Lean Manufacturing strategies that drive TCP initiatives and bottom-line improvements, part of the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan. The Continuous improvement Engineer will work with Operations and other cross functional teams to identify cost reduction opportunities (Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance) and facilitate action plans in conjunction with key stakeholders, to implement sustained solutions. They will drive process improvement through VSM, problem solving disciplines, and KPI management throughout Operations and all Backoffice functions. This role will also be instrumental in driving change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Includes the following, other duties may be assigned)

Facilitate Kaizen events. Drive best practices to establish and strengthen Continuous Improvement mindset throughout the business.

Collaborate with cross functional teams to Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities across different business functions, streamline and prioritize.

Synthesize data on operational and other business metrics, drive process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility.

Track, measure, and report progress on project milestones using visual management tools and established Key Performance Indicators.

Assist in setting Annual TCP (Total Cost Productivity) targets and facilitate actions to realize targets.

Lead supplier performance improvement projects for Strategic suppliers, as applicable. (Overseas Travel).

Identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve cycle time by reducing wasted time, rework, etc. resulting in significant business improvement and customer satisfaction.

Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key responsibilities and objectives. Preparation of monthly project scorecard reports, including visual project scorecard.

Actively lead projects and provide individual contributions after key projects have been identified.

Demonstrate thought leadership through participation or leadership of stakeholder/advisory groups and presentations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations management

Six Sigma Black Belt desired

Training and managing lean manufacturing, Kaizen, VSM, Problem Solving, and KPI’s

Project Management

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment implementing cost reductions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ability to mentor and facilitate lean culture development.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and achieve results.

Ability to drive value stream mapping and transition to future state.

Demonstrated leadership, strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to drive accountability.

Experience using continuous improvement methodology and tools such as (5 Why, Lean, 6σ etc.)

Proficiency with personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point).

35% Travel may be required (Domestic and Overseas)

Desired Requirements:

Diverse experience in areas of Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Planning, finance, and Manufacturing areas

Experience working in Textile industry or similar.

Understanding of Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Materials and Supplier Quality interaction

Experience working in Asia.