Continuous Improvement Manager

Davita Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy control solutions is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to guide the implementation of Lean/Six Sigma practices. The role involves developing strategies for business processes aiming at measurable improvements in quality and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in management or technical fields, with a proven track record in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or military.
• Green Belt/Black Belt Certification required within a year.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Creates vision and architect the lean roadmap for the business segment.
• Drives continuous improvement across operations with defined metrics.
• Accountable for significant process improvements and coaching team members.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma Implementation

Leadership

Process Improvement

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelors' Degree in Management or Technical Field

Master's Degree in Arts/Sciences preferred

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

• Estimated annual base pay: $126,000.00(minimum) - $157,500.00(midpoint) - $189,000.00(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Continuous Improvement Manager or looking to become one, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This position reports to the Vice President or a Director. The purpose is to provide leadership with a Lean/Six Sigma focus resulting in the deployment of proven CI methods and tools resulting in measurable and sustained improvement of SQDC across various business processes (e.g. PLC process, Woodward Lean Enterprise System (WLES), product quality or supplier quality) within several value streams.What You Will Be Doing

• Creates vision and architects the lean roadmap for an entire segment of the business.
• Drives a strategic mindset and commitment to continuous improvement across the operation (i.e. defines improvement goals, establishes accountability through SQDC metrics, uses Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques to continually improve processes and business results, and establishes a mindset within operations to document and control processes; promotes safety and housekeeping; uses facilitative leadership). Cooperative development of Lean Strategies across the CoEs, between business segments, with suppliers and with other functional areas (e.g. Production Engineering, Development Engineering, and Manufacturing)
• Improves processes throughout the CoE or business segment. (This may include product manufacturing/assembly, product testing, shipping and delivery of finished goods, and transactional activities). Utilizes the department to support the various processes within the CoE. This may include the development of new products derived from the PLC (Product Life Cycle) process.
• Accountable for paradigm shifts for "game changing" process improvement implementations.
• Provide leadership to direct reports (or have dotted line relationship) by leading, managing, supporting and coaching members ensuring continual development of competencies.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate organization structure to support the process improvement function that is aligned with the business segment, CoE and Company alignment grids, strategies, T-MAP, etc.
• Plan and manage resources to profit plan and capital plan.
• Influence and drive other CI organizations across Woodward in the alignment of the CI, Lean/Six Sigma philosophies and methodologies and overarching best practices that is impactful and current with "Best in Class" industry practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelors' Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Management/Technical Field required, Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred.
• Professional experience in a manufacturing environment or a branch of the military required.
• Demonstrated success in implementing Lean/Six Sigma required.
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Green Belt Certification/Black Belt Certification Current or obtained required within 1 year of coming into the role.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).Woodward is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans