11 - Senior Consultant, Continuous Improvement

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Senior Consultant for Continuous Improvement in Richardson, TX. You will lead and coach CI initiatives, align site activities with the company strategy, and work with regional teams to promote best practices.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, PDCA/DMAIC methods, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value for customers. The candidate should have extensive experience in manufacturing CI, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a principle-based CI culture within the site and beyond.
• Ensure CI supports value flow to internal and external customers.
• Lead or co-lead CI committees and align resources with strategy deployment.
• Conduct gemba walks with leaders and staff to observe and coach CI practices.
• Promote Systematic CI Framework Standards and capture best practices across Celestica network.
• Mentor CI team members and collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams.

Skills

CI leadership

Gemba coaching

DMAIC/PDCA

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Minitab

Operations Central

Job description

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General Overview

Job Title: Senior Consultant, Continuous Improvement
Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role: Senior Consultant (SCO)
Job Code: SCO-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and promote a principle-based CI culture in the site/function and beyond
• Ensure that CI always supports the flow of value to customers, both internal and external
• Continually assess and reflect on the effectiveness of the strategy deployment and CI culture building - manage appropriate adjustments in execution to ensure delivery of objectives to the site/function
• Co-lead the site/function CI Committee with the site/function leader to ensure alignment and engagement of CI resources, prioritization and execution of CI activities aligned to the site/function strategy deployment plans, monitoring of appropriate metrics, CI recognition and appropriate reflection on the site/function strategy deployment plans
• Lead or facilitate the management gemba (“go and see”) with the site/function leader and all direct staff to understand how the work is done, act as coaches, establish and communicate a vision for CI culture and ensure its implementation. Promote gemba activities within the organization.
• Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards
• Keep informed of best practices in the both broader Celestica network and the industry so that new ideas can be integrated back into the site/function
• Ensure that the site/function leader and direct staff participate in charter reviews, kaizen/project readouts and CI recognition activities, so that senior management support is visible to the site/function employee population
• Identify the good CI activities within the site/function and bestow appropriate rewards & recognition. For example, Best Of Site/Function activities are identified and shared in Operations Central.
• Contribute to the development of the skills of the CI team to ensure that they can effectively perform their responsibilities, enabling development for career progression
• Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution
• Identify and lead cross-functional projects that involve solving complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors to reduce/eliminate variation and/or waste
• Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Provide training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications

Additional tasks specific to Corporate roles:

• Contribute to department activities that include: global CI strategy development and deployment, best practice identification and promotion, Systematic CI maturity assessment calibration, CI communications that promote success stories and lessons for the organization
• Manage Six Sigma supporting software (Minitab), manage best practice sharing databases (Operations Central) and maintain global CI metrics
• Maintain and evolve Systematic CI Standards, CI training materials and standard CI templates and other documentation
• Work to achieve Master Black Belt certification
• Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies
• Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation
• Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise
• Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent
• Trains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matter
• The ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understood
• The ability to analyze data with strong technical mathematical skills
• Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments
• Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience navigating within a matrix organization
• Communication
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Results oriented
• Leadership
• Time Management
• 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

8+ years of relevant experience
Lean and Six Sigma Black Belts
Should be very experienced in CI and will have worked on a CI deployment in a past role
Experience in change management
Operations experience is also essential

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica 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.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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