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.

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.

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