REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs. Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits. Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. HOW WE'RE MAINTAINING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT These are some of the ways we're maintaining a safe work environment at Simpson Strong-Tie. Sanitizing: Increased cleaning and disinfecting of facilities Hand Sanitizer and Wipes: Providing hand sanitizer and wipes throughout our facilities Face Coverings: Providing face coverings for employees Limited Guests and Vendors: Limiting guests and vendors to those who are essential only Extended Sick Pay: Encouraging employees to stay home when sick Travel: Banning the use of public transportation for business purposes, when possible BE A MAKER At Simpson Strong-Tie, there’s a common thread connecting the people who work here: the drive to make things better and figure out how to get it done. We call it the Maker mindset. For over 60 years, our employees have fostered a collaborative workplace where people are engaged in creative thinking from the first day on the job onward. No matter what role you’re in — from production, to sales, to engineering — you’ll contribute to the growth and success of the company by having a Maker mindset. When you think of the best a family has to offer — support, collaboration and respect — that's what we value. When there's a win, we'll cheer you on. When there's a snag, coworkers step in to help you out. Working on solutions together is just the way we do things here, and that creates an atmosphere that often feels like home. You'll work alongside talented, passionate, dedicated, humble and genuinely kind people who are all contributing to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. It's this mission and our strong people-focused values that have made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique place to work — a place where you can connect, create and build your career. We invite you to learn more about our culture and why our employees are our most loyal customers. YOU You want to be an important member of a strong team who takes pride in their work. As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will support the Branch by developing, executing and facilitating an enterprise wide lean management system for the SE region. The Continuous Improvement Manager will collaborate with all key stakeholders to lead and facilitate events and document progress to lean goals. You will develop and track key metrics regarding specific LEAN activities. These activities include but are not limited to the following: Kaizen events, STD work development, A3, and Value stream mapping. ) If career growth is important to you, we not only know how to help you with that, it’s what we love to do: https://youtu.be/PUqzuWryYcU. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time) While performing the supervisory responsibilities the employee must represent the Company in the utmost professional manner and in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws; especially when addressing complaints, resolving problems, and all other supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work and performance management. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. Develops and executes a 6-12 month lean transformation roadmap for the branch. (30%) Develops and implements a lean management system and ensures that all elements such as standardized processes, problem solving and governance are in place to drive sustainable results. Coaches and teaches continuous improvement methodologies. Respectfully challenges the status quo and encourages fellow employees to get better every day (30%) Leads and facilitates activities utilizing various lean tools, such as A3’s, process mapping, kaizen events to drive business improvement. Coordinates with third party lean consultants where applicable (30%) Benchmarks internally and externally to identify and standardize best practices. Develops metrics and cost tracking mechanisms to quantify safety, quality, cost and cash improvements (10%) REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum 3 years experience formal leadership experience. In-depth knowledge of Lean principles, tools and methodologies Minimum 5 years of demonstrated lean application and training experience in a manufacturing environment Exceptional relationship-building skills: Leads by building relationships and trust at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates respect for people by creating the mindset that performing waste free work exudes the ultimate respect for fellow employees. Process oriented thinker: Focuses on the process more than results. Believes the right process will bring the right results. Effective facilitator of change who thinks innovatively and acts decisively, flexing and adapting positively to challenges. DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too: Bachelor’s degree preferred Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred Technical: working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Simpson computer applications, such as SAP (or similar MRP software) and OEE software. Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas and messages through written, verbal and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creates accurate and punctual reports, shares information and ideas with others in a timely manner. Listens carefully and attentively. Problem Solver: Is able to solve complex problems using various tools and gets to root cause. Drives preventative thinking into the application of countermeasures. Accountability & Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts ownership of projects and outcomes, takes personal responsibility and sets objectives/standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements, shows a sense of urgency about getting results. Mathematical Reasoning: Able to apply basic Algebra and Geometry concepts. Able to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents. Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to deal with problems with many variables in standardized and non-standardized situations. Ability to Execute: Targets and achieves results, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, and accepts accountability. Innovation: Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, pursues ongoing improvements, supports change, and solves problems creatively. TRAVEL REQUIRED This job will require 10% domestic travel. WORK STATUS & LOCATION This is a full-time, exempt position located in McKinney, TX. RELOCATION Relocation is not available for this position. In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie’s drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates. #NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow