Continuous Improvement Manager

LEAR CORPORATION; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Make a positive impact on work environments

Job summary

LEAR CORPORATION is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Vance, AL to enhance plant performance and develop a CI culture. The role includes managing CI activities, leading improvement projects, and mentoring Green and Black Belts.

Ideal candidates have a BS Degree and experience in leadership, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and create a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Five years progressive experience in a related field required.
• Expertise in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage CI activities and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead Green Belt training and coach improvement projects.
• Work with departments to set CI objectives aligned with company goals.
• Foster teamwork and decision-making in project management.

Skills

CI strategies and tools

Leadership and management

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional team collaboration

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Education

BS Degree

Job description

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (CI) MANAGER

VANCE, AL

Incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for developing CI culture, leading impactful projects to improve plant performance, and completing required CI deliverables.

The Role

• Manage CI activities and drive culture by cultivating the use of CI strategies and tools.
• Work with departments to establish CI objectives that align with strategic goals.
• Lead and establish priorities for CI personnel.
• Create, evaluate, communicate, and share best practices.
• Apply statistical principles to evaluate and improve processes.
• Build and lead cross functional process improvement teams.
• Lead Green Belt training, coach green belt and black belt projects.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Work well in teams and make daily decisions with minimal guidance.
• Effectively lead others and maintain the trust and cooperation of others.
• Serve as Mentor on CI workshops and Kaizen events and utilize data trends to identify cost reduction projects.
• Implement and maintain robust team member suggestion systems to enhance engagement.

Advantages of working at Lear in the CI group

• Opportunity to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Ability to make a positive impact on work environments.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
• BS Degree and a minimum of five years progressive experience.
• Subject matter expert in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing topics.

Bonus If You Have

BS in Engineering, Business, Quality, or related field.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.