Continuous Improvement Manager

Tecomet Inc.; Woburn (MA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tecomet Inc. seeks a Regional CI Manager to lead Continuous Improvement across facilities, aligning Lean strategies with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash objectives. You will partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute improvements, coaching teams and driving Kaizen events.

The role requires extensive Lean and CI experience, strong data analysis, and change-management skills to sustain a culture of continuous improvement. Up to 50% travel is expected.

Competenze

• Experience in Lean manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and CI transformations.
• Strong data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute CI strategy to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and waste reduction.
• Coach and facilitate Lean Daily Management and CI systems across the facility.
• Lead cross-functional teams and Kaizen/Lean events.
• Provide data-driven analysis to support decisions and improvements.
• Establish metrics, standard work, and follow-up processes to sustain improvements.

Conoscenze

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

MS Access

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

The Regional CI Manager is responsible for leading Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the facilities. This role supports site operations in the development, planning, and execution of Lean strategies that align operational improvements with strategic business objectives of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash Management.

The position serves as a key change leader and facilitator across the organization, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams reporting directly to the Global Director of Continuous Improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and execute the site’s CI strategy to achieve objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, and waste reduction.
• Facilitate and coach the implementation of Lean Daily Management and continuous improvement systems throughout the facility.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training to all levels of the organization on Lean methodologies, tools, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices.
• Identify, prioritize, plan, and implement Lean and Continuous Improvement projects based on business needs, KPI performance, cost-benefit opportunities, productivity impacts, and strategic objectives.
• Facilitate Kaizen and Lean events across the facility and, where applicable, across sites.
• Coordinate and direct improvement projects, develop detailed plans, establishing objectives, and integrating technical and operational activities.
• Support management and cross-functional decision-making by providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and improvement strategies.
• Drive sustainable improvements by establishing appropriate metrics, accountability, standard work, and follow-up processes.

LEAN / OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE EXPERTISE

The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including:

• Problem Solving / PDCA
• Operations Management
• Lean Daily Management
• Lean assessments / 5S

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Results-oriented leadership style with strong influence and change-management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Extensive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach, influence, and develop cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing safety.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize complex operational data from multiple sources.
• Ability to translate data and performance indicators into actionable improvement plans.
• Ability to lead organizational change and establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project experience is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing improvement system such as TPS or DBS.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous-improvement transformations.
• Previous Project and Operations management experience preferred.Medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently.
• Must be able to move about the inside of the facility frequently.
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as written materials and product/process defects constantly.

TRAVEL

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% or more, as required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tecomet is an equal opportunity employer, including M/W/Vets/Disabled.

Pay Range

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The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 / year

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