Continuous Improvement Manager

Metromont LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont LLC is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean initiatives across multiple plants. The role drives VSM-based improvements, standardizes processes, and mentors teams in lean principles, while coordinating with operations and engineered solutions to achieve cost, quality, and safety goals.

Splitting time between plant and office, this position requires strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in manufacturing CI and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7 years of experience in a continuous improvement role within manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPS principles.
• Experience with robotics and other automation a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead VSM events to establish/update current state and identify future state targets.
• Drive process improvement projects and Just Do It initiatives based on VSM opportunities.
• Apply lean techniques to standardize work and drive efficiency.
• Mentor associates in lean principles and methodologies.
• Provide information and support to plant management, and coordinate with Engineered Solutions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Project management

Cross-functional team

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, V

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

7 years manufacturing CI experience

Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt a plus

Tools

Visio

Robotics automation

ERP systems

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are and who we’ve been for nearly a century.

Position Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Manager works closely as a servient role with the Continuous Improvement Engineers at each plant to support, develop and implement lean initiatives and projects. They are also tasked with continually evaluating automation opportunities for both a use case and a business case. The CI Manager leads Value Stream Mapping updates and assists in planning prioritized actions to drive measurable improvement. They collaborate with leaders within the organization to promote and implement Metromont’s vision for continuous improvement at a company level, sharing wins, activities in process, and future planned activities. They interact at all levels within the organization to drive clarity on opportunities in safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead VSM events to establish/update current state and identify future state targets.
• Actively lead or support process improvement teams based on VSM identified opportunities or Just Do It projects.
• Use lean techniques to perform process reviews and establish standardized work procedures.
• Mentor Metromont associates in lean principles and methodologies.
• Provide information and technical support to plant management as needed.
• Act as liaison where needed between Engineered Solution projects and Plant.
• Advocates changes in culture needed to drive continuous improvement; sometimes called upon to be a contrarian voice.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and presents those opportunities to department heads for consideration and action.
• Works closely with Operations Management to determine global plant continuous improvement plans and support local sub projects that contribute to the global plan.
• Leads and supports continuous improvement projects for organizational units/transactional processes outside manufacturing/operations.
• Coordinates Metromont wide awareness of activities to drive standards.
• Publishes metrics around sustained improvements in safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Continually consider/evaluate automation opportunities to improve quality, reduce labor, improve profitability.
• Owns long-term roadmap/vision of automation opportunities/developments.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Scope of Authority

• Reports to Senior VP of Operational Services
• Typically works unsupervised
• Interacts closely with all departments to develop continuous improvement plans

Characteristics (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Bias to action and lead by example
• Ability to be flexible in applying Lean Tools and processes to achieve goals
• Ability to see and drive towards long term improvement goals
• Demonstrate strong personal organization practices
• Demonstrates proficiency in project management driving efficiency and waste elimination Kaizen with measurements
• Deadline-oriented and able to coordinate multiple projects
• Able to lead cross-functional teams
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinker with above average problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Constant researcher of automation opportunities
• Comfortable selling concepts needing development to implement
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Education and Technology

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 7 years' experience in a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing organization with demonstrated increasing responsibility
• Experience in TPS (Toyota Production System) principles of Lean Manufacturing
• Experience in Toyota Kata is a plus
• Experience in teaching and coaching fundamental lean methodologies
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Certification a plus
• Experience in implementing and supporting robotics and other automation

Work Environment / Schedule

• Splits time between plant (approximately 75%) and office (approximately 25%)
• Some travel is required with overnight stays up to 50% travel to other locations
• Monday Friday

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• High-visibility vest
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing protection

PPE only required with working in the plant

Physical Requirements

This position spends the majority of their time in the plant which requires standing, walking and climbing stairs. Office work requires long periods of sitting.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont's core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.

The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.

No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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