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.