Continuous Improvement Manager

Bea Sensors; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in safety and efficiency solutions is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager in Pittsburgh. This role entails enhancing manufacturing processes, utilizing ERP systems, and managing projects to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a strong knowledge of supply chain management, ensuring seamless operations and continual growth.

Qualifications

• Expert level proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in operations or supply chain management in manufacturing (>3 years).
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs with visibility on the floor.
• Manage strategic projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BEA Americas delivers sensors, solutions, and accessories for activation and safety in several market segments including pedestrian and industrial automatic doors, vehicle gates and barriers, transportation, security, and retail sensing applications. This Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for leading the team in developing strategies for improving quality and efficiency by leveraging best practices across our business. The role will use ERP to ensure timely and accurate data is maintained. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be an Ideal Team Player who supports our mission to build a convenient, safe, automated world and works to achieve our vision of continued growth and market expansion.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing and supply chain operations:
    • Efficient process flow
    • Lead time reductions
    • Inventory control & supply / demand modeling
  • Ensure process enhancements align with quality standards and regulatory compliance, collaborating with the quality team
  • Partner with industrial engineering (INDUS) to develop and deploy different designed or more automated solutions for producing and packaging parts
  • Help develop preventative maintenance cadences to increase uptime and reliability of machines
  • Improve efficiency
  • Reduce waste
  • Reduce cost
  • 5S:
    • Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
      • Everything needs a place with minimums/maximums, labels, and colors
• Reporting & Analytics:
  • Develop, track, and report on daily KPIs with visibility on the floor
  • Prepare standard and ad-hoc analysis, driving insight on business gaps to plan and benchmarks, supporting future strategic growth
  • Regularly update senior leadership on the progress and impact of CI initiatives
  • Perform time studies and observe operations to ensure accurate bills of material, work instructions, and routings.
• Strategic Project Execution:
  • Familiar with project management tools and techniques:
    • Gantt Charts with milestones and SPAs
    • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, & Kaizen methodologies
    • Lead annual hoshin
  • Exceptional leadership and team facilitation skills to motivate teams to achieve improvement goals
  • Implementation of ERP upgrades
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Bachelor’s Degree

Expert level proficiency in the use of an ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to delegate tasks when assigning workloads

Expert level of organization and leadership skills

Expert level communicator and ability to work in a self-directed manner

Experience in operations or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment (>3 years)