Continuous Improvement Manager

Vertiv; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Georgetown, TX seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to plan, develop, and execute lean manufacturing and CI programs across plant operations, including deployment of the Vertiv Operating System (VOS). You will oversee CI projects and standardize processes within plant and functional teams.

The role requires leading change, coaching leaders, and driving performance metrics while collaborating with plant management to improve lead times, service levels, and operating costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of 5+ years’ experience.
• Six Sigma / Lean certifications preferred.
• 3–5 years or more hands-on Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant managers and leadership to shape strategy and execute performance improvements.
• Develop Lean capabilities for management and staff to enable daily problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Leverage site resources to accelerate expert deployment and standardize processes.
• Lead and coach leaders to integrate operations and functions, reducing lead time and costs while boosting cash flow.
• Develop CI team capabilities and advance Vertiv Operating standards and methods.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

Statistical analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5+ years experience

Six Sigma / Lean certifications

Job description

Overview

Vertiv is hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager in Georgetown, TX. In partnership with the Plant Manager, responsible for the successful planning, development, and execution of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs for Vertiv operations in the plant, including the deployment of the Vertiv Operating System (VOS). Provide oversight on all continuous improvement projects and the standardization of manufacturing processes within the plant and functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner and consult with plant managers and their leadership teams to shape plant strategy, develop plans and execute performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop Lean capabilities of management and employees to create sustainable models for daily problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Leverage embedded site resources to leverage expertise.
• Lead and coach leaders to integrate operations and functions end to end and drive improvement to reduce lead time, improve customer service levels, and lower total operating costs and increase cash flow.
• Develop the capabilities of the continuous improvement team and lead the continuous improvement of Vertiv Operating standards, processes and methods.
• Shared responsibility for both process improvement and operational performance with plant/functional managers.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of 5 plus years’ experience
• Six Sigma / Lean certifications, preferred

Requirements

• Ability to coach, teach and lead leaders to develop continuous improvement strategies, influence decision making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the plant operations and functions.
• 3 - 5 years or more of hands-on experience in the application of Lean/Six Sigma methods and way of thinking.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in local language and English.
• Strong analytical skills, including the use of statistical modeling techniques, root cause analysis and other tools and methods typically deployed to drive operational improvements.
• Strong experience in applying and coaching change management, behavior coaching and performance management methods.
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization to drive accountability and execution of VOS mindset and activities.
• Previous experience leading teams through change management.

Travel

Up to 10%.