Manager, Continuous Improvement
Facilitate the development of CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for one or more customers or departments, and the strategy deployment plans to deliver that strategy. Facilitate continuous improvement activities in support of the plan. Develop subject matter expertise of Lean and Six Sigma principles, systems, methods and tools. Able to coach and mentor others. Manage resources to effectively help execute the strategy deployment plans.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Deploy the continuous improvement (CI) goals and strategies by applying the Improvement principles, systems, methods and tools for the operation and support functions in the organization
- Manage activities for CI and performance enhancement in site/function
- Contribute to the yearly CI activities execution plan and ensure that project goals are met
- Work closely with key business stakeholders to build a CI environment to support a change management program
- Participate in and/or lead the management gemba ("go and see") activities
- Participate in and/or co-lead the site/function CI Committee
- Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards
- Facilitate lean and process improvement based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions
- Facilitate improvement opportunities external to the site/function (as required)
- Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution
- Work closely with all area owners to create a culture of continuous improvement
- Drive new ideas and improvement solutions with all area owners and share good practices between customers, departments, sites and functions
- Champion the Reward and Recognition programs to motivate all employees
- Support value stream improvements and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis
- Coordinate training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications
- Work to achieve Lean Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt certifications
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
- Proven competency to deliver training, facilitate kaizen events and drive business results through application of CI methods
- Hands-on experience in delivering multiple kaizen types
- Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing environments, operations and high performance work, such as Lean Manufacturing leadership
- Project & Change management experience
- Time management
- Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
- Leadership experience within a matrix organization
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Planning
- Problem solving
- Results oriented
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Flexibility
Physical Demands:
- Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
- Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
Typical Experience:
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
- CI experience in manufacturing and office environments
- Management and/or leadership experience
Typical Education:
- Bachelor Degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Celstica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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