Continuous Improvement Manager (Mgmt)

Summary

Provide training, tools and support to consistently deploy and sustain our Std Lean Processes (Hyperion Business Systems) across the ETS BU.

• X-Matrix / TTI / Action Plans.

• Kaizen process: funnel management and follow-up.

• Kaizen Events.

• Lean Daily Management and Continuous Improvement.

• Problem solving methods.

• CIS initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop educational material and provide training as needed on Lean and continuous improvement.

• Lead Lean Projects such as Value Stream Map cross all the Business Unit.

• Lead problem solving activities (5Whys, Ishikawa diagram, A3).

• Support the PU site managers to define the yearly strategy with the X-Matrix / TTI / Action Plan processes.

• Train to develop an efficient Lean Daily Management that drives improvement through problem-solving culture.

• Facilitate and coach Kaizen Events.

• Coordination of Kaizen process: funnel management and follow-up across the Business Unit.

• Generate data to support and enhance Operational KPI’s.

• Support leading specific missions to drive improvement when needed to close a gap.

• CIS initiatives follow-up and consolidation

• Understand and apply the Lean concepts and process tools in the different work functions.

• Link with Operational Excellence to deploy the global strategy and share best practices.

• Identify talent to increase Lean Expertise and develop future Lean Leaders.

• Acts as a Change Agent.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, …)

• Fluent English, other languages bring a plus.

• Good oral and written communication.

• Team building and facilitation skills.

• Embrace the red mindset and ability to transmit it.

• Initiative.

• Sense of urgency

• Hands on attitude.

• Confident in own abilities to make quick decisions.

• Clear thinking and prioritization skills.

• Structured and with good capacity of analysis.

• Travel - 25% - 50% of the time

Qualifications

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.

• A master’s degree in Lean Manufacturing, Management Engineering or MBA would be an asset.

• Valuable that candidate has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Manager/Champion or similar position.

• Experience leading Value Stream Map projects.

• Knowledge of Daily Management process.

• Experience facilitating Kaizen Events and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience with Lean Methods (5S, SMED, TPM, 3P, Kanban or standard work) and problem solving (5Whys, Ishikawa diagram, Noise to Constant…) and ability to teach them.

• Experience in the Hoshin Kanri / X-Matrix process.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.

• Project management experience. Able to handle multiple projects keeping accurate documentation and records.