Continuous Improvement Manager

Ainsley Search Group is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement Manager with experience in using CI Tools to develop VSM Mapp and lead company-wide CI projects to join a Global Performance Materials Manufacturer based in Bucks County. This CI Manager will report to the Head of Operations and work closely with local cross functional teams to lead and implement CI Project, VSM mapping, is a permanent opportunity with lucrative base salary, bonus and competitive benefit. In addition, company would like to develop this individual to be the Director of Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Head of operations and work closely with local supply chain, production, engineering, manufacturing, R&D, Commercials teams to develop, VSM Mapping and CI initiatives.
• Conducts DMAIC, design for Six Sigma Projects and address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results, apply a control plan on project completion and integrate the control plan into the current SOP.
• Provide hands-on training, mentoring and coaching to all levels of internal customers on VSM, CI initiatives, project scope; educate personnel about change management and encourage engagement and transform culture of significant focus on continuous improvement, waste reduction, quality, safety, etc.
• Provides, instructs and facilitates Six Sigma Training and JIT training, identifies opportunities for Six Sigma Projects and analyze data to determine project scope, timeline and roadmap.
• Applies SPC Charts on projects, works with process owners and IT to ensure data availability to process owners for tracking and measuring performance and progress.
• Project manage approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals.
• Coach, counsel and train operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Facilitate and lead Continuous Improvement events as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.
• Leverage best practices gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation.
• Develop, deliver, and support programs to teach personnel about lean principles, tools & concepts: problem solving, coaching, Kaizens, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, Visual Factory, 5S, TPM, QCO and flow manufacturing.
• Monitor, assess, and develop metrics to measure the cycle of change management; champion the CI initiatives and recommend process improvement to management team based on assessment of changes, CI Projects, project implementation, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Business, or related field.
• Six Sigma certified desired
• Recent years of recent work experience as a CI Manager, Six Sigma Facilitator with experience in leading and executing Kaizen, 5S, CI events.
• Solid hands-on experience in managing changes, CI projects, conflict management, culture transformation.
• Solid knowledge in CI related practices such as 5S, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma.
• Solid knowledge in Project Management, able to develop scope of project based on timeline, budget, resource, cost, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and people skill.
• Able to work in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Compensation and Benefits:

• Lucrative base compensation
• Annual bonus
• 401k with match
• Relocation Assistance
• Health, dental and vision
• PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Long-term, short term
• Life insurance