Continuous Improvement Manager

Pyramex Safety Products; Memphis (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join their innovative team. This role focuses on driving operational excellence and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and project management. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, utilize Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and collaborate closely with various teams to achieve cost savings. If you are a strong leader with a passion for continuous improvement and analytics, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing superior quality safety products and making significant impacts in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain/distribution with leadership in improvement projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements and track metrics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Process Management

Decision Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Project management software

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VP of Human Resources at Pyramex Safety Products

Pyramex Safety Products is a company that specializes in providing superior quality personal protective equipment (PPE). Pyramex is committed to delivering innovative safety solutions to businesses across the United States and internationally, serving industries that require reliable protection for their workers. Based in Piperton, Tennessee, Pyramex aims to hire talent that will serve with heart in order to build strong, trusted partnerships with customers providing unmatched service and customer care.

Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Manager will be an integral part of a newly formed group in the company, Business Optimization & Analytics. This team’s priority is to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The individual in this position will be accountable for driving greater efficiency in operations, delivering cost savings, and providing information that will support a company on a path of aggressive growth and transformation. All improvement opportunities should be evaluated through the lens of our customers, directly or indirectly improving our customers’ experience, and support the strategic direction of the company. There will be a heavy focus on analytics—using data to understand business performance, identify problems, and drive decisions. Translating information into understandable and actionable insights is key. This individual must be comfortable with all types of work and environments, including, but not limited to: office/desk work, on the distribution center and print shop floors, data analysis, leading projects, coaching others, and facilitating meetings with senior leadership. The ideal candidate must be a strong leader who is inquisitive, enthusiastic about improving the way we do business, and can create momentum in the organization for operational excellence.

• Manage multiple improvement projects from idea generation to sustainment, documenting and moving initiatives through the pipeline, prioritizing, utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, engaging stakeholders, and organizing resources and tasks.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements, identify opportunities, define current and future state requirements, define success measures, and track progress/metrics.
• Develop and maintain reports in Power BI, including dashboards and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with Distribution, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify cost savings opportunities and achieve annual savings goals.
• Utilize project management software and tools to support strategic planning and initiatives.
• Enhance the company's capability in automation and data management within distribution, and develop best practices while equipping leadership with necessary tools.

Job Specific Competencies

• Decision Quality: Make good decisions based on analysis, experience, and wisdom.
• Analytical Skills: Find and manipulate data; tell a story with data to influence decisions.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with relevant parties and involve the right stakeholders.
• Process Management: Organize tasks into efficient workflows and find synergies across functions.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Build trust and relationships across all levels and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain and/or distribution, with leadership experience in improvement projects or change management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, planning software, and data analytics tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with project management systems is a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Public Safety

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