Continuous Improvement Manager

GESTAMPSERSATEST-; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp North America is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the GPS-based lean manufacturing deployment across facilities. You will guide implementation, training, and a productivity roadmap while partnering with site leaders to optimize safety, quality and cost performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering with a focus on metal stamping and assembly, plus a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Travel to sites nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing principles mastery and application.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, both written and oral.
• Strong teamwork and consensus-building mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing sites.
• Proficient with MS Office and computer tools.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing and implementing CI infrastructure using GPS.
• Assist in identifying and implementing safety, quality, cost and productivity improvements.
• Teach GPS principles, kaizen activities, and strategy deployment.
• Develop Productivity Roadmap processes and ensure accuracy across locations.
• Track and publish open capacity analyses for key equipment in NA.
• Develop plant layout models using industrial engineering and flow concepts.
• Coordinate CI programs to meet milestones and budgets.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Travel

MS Office

Computer literate

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Position is the focal point of the Continuous Improvement function for Gestamp North America relative to the development and implementation of the Gestamp Production System (GPS). Develops, leads, and trains in the GPS manufacturing system, working with management and other C.I. Leaders to implement lean strategies and deploy corporate objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in developing and implementing the Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing infrastructure supporting change at the plant location using GPS.
• Assist in identifying and implementing strategies for improvements in safety, quality, cost and productivity.
• Teach the principles of the GPS, kaizen activities, and strategy deployment.
• Assist in the development of the Productivity Roadmap process, and verify its accuracy at all locations.
• Track and publish accurate open capacity analysis for all key manufacturing equipment within North America.
• Develop and propose plant layout models using sound industrial engineering and flow concepts.
• Facilitate and evaluate all Continuous Improvement programs and activities at each plant, ensuring that events, milestones and deliverables are met on time and on budget.
• Assists with cost/benefit analysis of continuous improvement proposals and prioritizes activities.
• Maximizes efficiencies using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strives to eliminate waste in our manufacturing, launch, and related processes.
• Meet annual goals and objectives as agreed to with the Director of Operations.
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• Must be responsive to customer needs and expectations.
• Function within established corporate procedures.
• Follow up to determine the effectiveness of any new methods introduced
• Adhere to Quality, Safety, and Environmental Policies.
• Understand and follow all required GPS standards.
• Any task deemed necessary by Management.
• TS/EMS
• Participates in the creation and support of systems, documentation, and actions to assure conformance to Quality Systems (TS) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years manufacturing engineering experience, with emphasis on metal stamping and assembly. (Preferably automotive related).
• Metal stamping and assembly process design and build experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering
• Must have experience with the development of technology for manufacturing, and the application of technology on the shop floor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expert knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, oral and written.
• Dedicated to teamwork, management by consensus, and proactive in finding win-win solutions.
• Computer Literate.
• Work under pressure.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites.
• Ability to teach and coach the principles developed.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.