Continuous Improvement Manager

Monoflo International Inc; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Wellness

Health Coverage

Security

Optional Extras

Time Off

Unique Perks: Raffles for concerts, &s

Job summary

Monoflo International Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to align multi-site processes with our growth. You will translate data into useful metrics and lead sustainment initiatives across sites. You will audit processes, develop tools, mentor site managers, and coordinate a Process Improvement Specialist.

Travel quarterly to U.S. locations will be required. Monoflo is committed to growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Familiar with W. Edwards Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge philosophy.
• Self-learner with experience applying knowledge gained.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting operational data.
• Experience implementing process improvements and sustaining results.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience with 5S, standard work, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Travel required quarterly to off-site locations in United States.

Responsibilities

• Understand operational processes and their alignment with Monoflo culture.
• Perform process and sustainment audits to identify improvements.
• Develop tools and metrics to visualize stability of departments and systems.
• Provide insights on current state of processes and collaborate with senior leadership on future state.
• Analyze data from audits and MRP systems to create simple metrics and tools.
• Utilize data to identify areas to focus energy to improve performance.
• Apply sustainment methods to processes and empower owners to apply tools.
• Integrate sustainment tools into Monoflo culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide expert improvement knowledge to department managers and staff.
• Provide direction to the Process Improvement Specialist and coordinate events.
• Maintain and update the organization’s process repository and lead reviews.

Skills

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Leadership

Audits & Compliance

Training & Facilitation

Communication

Travel Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP Systems

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Description

The Continuous Improvement (CI) manager is responsible for aligning and sustaining multi-site process growth with overall business expansion. This role focuses on both operational and business process. Keeping evolving processes aligned with the Monoflo culture, while integrating sustainment principles and tools into our culture. Determine where to focus our process improvement energy, translate data into functional, useful metrics, and be the expert resource in CI method application to site managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand operational processes, transactional business processes, and their alignment with the Monoflo Culture
• Perform process and sustainment audits, effectively identifying when improvements are necessary
• Develop tools and metrics that visibility to the stability of the departments, system, and organization
• Provide insight on current state of processes and collaborate with senior leadership on the future state of processes and systems.
• Analyze data from audits and MRP systems to create simple, functional metrics and tools that provide process visibility and purpose to the users
• Utilize data to identify areas to focus energy to improve performance
• Apply sustainment methods to processes and systems that provide stability to the organization and empower process owners to apply the tools
• Integrate sustainment tools and principles into the Monoflo culture of continuous improvement..
• Provide expert improvement and sustainment knowledge to department managers, teaching them how to apply the tools
• Provide direction to the Process Improvement Specialist, coordinating point events to drive standard process improvements
• Maintain and update the organization’s process repository, creating process documentation standards, and lead reviews & updates to processes responding to operational changes or improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Familiar with W. Edwards Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge philosophy
• Self-learner with experience applying knowledge gained
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting operational data
• Experience implementing process improvements and sustaining results
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Experience with 5S, standard work, visual management, and root cause analysis
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Travel required quarterly to off-site locations in United States

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks:
  • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
  • Locally sourced prize raffles.
  • Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.

Who we are:

Monoflo International, Inc. stands as a prominent provider of innovative and eco-friendly business-to-business reusable packaging solutions. Since our inception in 1973, we've remained a family-owned and operated enterprise, steadily advancing as a premier manufacturer of plastic, reusable transport packaging solutions. While our product range is diverse, our core focus remains unwavering: harnessing cutting-edge technology to produce top-tier products that facilitate seamless product transportation for our clients.

We empower our employees to steer their career trajectories, fostering an environment where dedication and excellence are duly recognized and rewarded with avenues for growth. While collaboration is central to our ethos, we emphasize individual accountability and ownership as fundamental drivers of success within our organization.

Monoflo International is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer.