What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corp Continuous Improvement Manager position at Zeus?
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager drives teams across the supply chain using lean, six sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Includes overseeing the development, planning, and execution of strategies and metrics to track and sustain improvements. Utilizes a DMAIC approach to reduce costs, eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce product defects while ensuring adherence to the Zeus Operating System.
Job Responsibilities
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager drives teams across the supply chain using lean, six sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Includes overseeing the development, planning, and execution of strategies and metrics to track and sustain improvements. Utilizes a DMAIC approach to reduce costs, eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce product defects while ensuring adherence to the Zeus Operating System.
Job Responsibilities
- Align and prioritize improvement initiatives linked to business strategy and business planning at corporate and site operational levels.
- Collaborate with leadership cross-functionally to ensure effective execution of improvement projects and realization of impactful cost improvement
- Instill a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
- Develop Continuous Improvement resources consistent with the needs of corporate and facility opportunities and processes. Note, most resources will be managed at the facility level, although at times a central ad hoc team might be required to work on corporate/business improvement processes, manage cross functional or transformational improvement projects or support the improvement planning process
- Partner both internally and externally to actively standardize processes, reduce costs, and collaborate with other functional teams
- A keen focus on reducing waste and increasing value-added activities across the corporation
- Utilize data analysis to identify areas of opportunity and make strategic decisions
- Develop process enhancement strategies and share best practices
- Work closely with the MCE (Manufacturing Center of Excellence) partners (Manufacturing PMO and Corporate Maintenance).
- Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of five years relevant experience.
- Specialized training in Continuous Improvement and experience driving continuous improvement programs
- Lean Manufacturing Certification a plus
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification required
- Demonstrated leadership skills-principles and people
- Experienced working with multiple locations preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior interpersonal abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff at all levels
- Resourceful and well organized
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision
Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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