Continuous Improvement Manager

American Woodmark Corp.; Anaheim, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

American Woodmark Corp. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive lean transformation and support organizational efficiency. This role requires significant experience in Continuous Improvement and a proven ability to lead teams.

The ideal candidate will model change, coach across all levels, and ensure the deployment of various lean tools. Additional responsibilities include facilitating Kaizen events and managing projects that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Continuous Improvement experience required.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with implementation success required.
• Lean Certified or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy sustainable standard leadership and lean tools.
• Establish an organizational culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Identify and eliminate waste using Value Stream Mapping.
• Facilitate Kaizen Events and coach team members.
• Work with Business Unit to deploy meaningful KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Coaching skills

Negotiation skills

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Woodmark is now part of MasterBrand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America.

Together, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of trusted cabinetry brands and products to homeowners, builders, dealers, and retailers.

At MasterBrand, our purpose is Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, our products have helped shape the spaces where people live, gather, and make lasting memories.

Position Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Manager will provide the leadership, coaching, support and project management to the organization to support the company's lean transformation. This position will identify areas of potential improvement and work with company Leaders to realize the improvement potential by using tools that include Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 6S, Daily Management, Standard Work, Pull Systems and Problem- Solving Process.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for successfully deploying sustainable standard leadership and lean tools throughout organization including but not limited to; Daily Management, Standard Work, Leadership Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Pull System, Visual Management and A3 thinking.
• Help to establish an organizational culture of Continuous Improvement by acting as a coach and mentor to all levels of the organization.
• Through the use of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, or other similar technique identify processes and eliminate 8 level waste within the organization that can achieve a significant gain.
• Continually challenge conventional thinking by challenging current processes and procedures in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Models what it means to be a change agent within the organization.
• Work with organizational Leaders to build Kaizen funnel and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate Kaizen Events and coach team members on Kaizen preparation and post-Kaizen action implementation.
• Work closely with the Business Unit to identify and deploy meaningful KPI’s.
• Provide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement.
• Demonstrate the cognitive, language, reasoning, and mathematical abilities consistent with the expectations of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all core values, policies, and standards.
• Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
• Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Work Experience

• 5+ years Continuous Improvement experience - Required
• 2+ years in a leadership role and demonstrated track record of implementation success - Required
• Toyota Production System (or company with similar system preferred) - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical, project management and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills with background with ERP Systems and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Highly developed problem solving and project management skill
• Ability to deliver training to large groups (experience preferred)
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process
• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills
• Familiar with diverse manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated capability to learn product lines and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Negotiation and selling skills to support change management
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrated conflict management skills
• Ability to setup, track, and document results as required

Education

• Bachelors Degree Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (advanced degree helpful) - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Lean Certified or equivalent experience - Required

Salary Range

$119,000 – $150,000

Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Voluntary benefits Available
• Relocation Assistance (for select roles)

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs )
• Transport/Carrying - Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs )
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally (Up to 20 lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pinching - Occasionally (Up to 10 lbs)
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely
• Position Self/Climbing - Rarely
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Gripping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Reading - Constantly
• Vision - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humidity - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Occasionally
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration - Frequently

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.