Continuous Improvement Manager

Lear Corporation; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Vance, AL. The role focuses on developing CI culture, driving projects that boost plant performance, and delivering required CI deliverables. You will lead cross-functional teams and coach belts to achieve cost reductions and efficiency gains.

The position requires a BS degree, five years of progressive CI experience, and strong people skills. Equal opportunity employer in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• BS Degree and a minimum of five years progressive experience.
• Subject matter expert in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing topics.
• Black Belt certification.
• Excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop CI culture and lead CI projects to improve plant performance.
• Lead and prioritize CI personnel and initiatives.
• Apply statistical methods to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Create, evaluate and share best practices across functions.
• Mentor on CI workshops and Kaizen events and track data trends.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Black Belt

Education

BS Degree

Job description

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (CI) MANAGER

VANCE, AL

Incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for developing CI culture, leading impactful projects to improve plant performance, and completing required CI deliverables.

The Role:

• Manage CI activities and drive culture by cultivating the use of CI strategies and tools.
• Work with departments to establish CI objectives that align with strategic goals.
• Lead and establish priorities for CI personnel.
• Create, evaluate, communicate, and share best practices.
• Apply statistical principles to evaluate and improve processes.
• Build and lead cross functional process improvement teams.
• Lead Green Belt training, coach green belt and black belt projects.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Work well in teams and make daily decisions with minimal guidance.
• Effectively lead others and maintain the trust and cooperation of others.
• Serve as mentor on CI workshops and Kaizen events and utilize data trends to identify cost reduction projects.
• Implement and maintain robust team member suggestion systems to enhance engagement.

Advantages of working at Lear in the CI group:

• Opportunity to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Ability to make a positive impact on work environments.

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
• BS Degree and a minimum of five years progressive experience.
• Subject matter expert in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing topics.
• Black Belt certification.
• Excellent People Skills.

Bonus If You Have:

BS in Engineering, Business, Quality, or related field.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.