Continuous Imprvmnt MGR

Smead; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smead is seeking a results-driven Supervisor Manufacturing Engineer to lead our lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and warehousing. You will guide cross-functional teams, apply Lean, Six Sigma, and process-mapping tools, and drive cost reduction, quality, and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities include analyzing processes, tracking KPIs, implementing changes, training staff, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with operations to ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement / process improvement experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage lean and continuous improvement program and corporate initiatives.
• Drive improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, and other tools.
• Analyze existing business processes and performance to identify areas for improvement, including cost reduction, productivity, and quality.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, root causes, and measure impact of initiatives.
• Track KPIs to measure effectiveness of improvements and identify further optimization.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and manage deliverables.
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Train employees on continuous improvement to build a culture of learning.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide documentation and implement a tracking system to sustain improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure quality standards are up-to-date.
• Create strategies to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and improve operational performance.
• Maintain facility documentation and record keeping for projects and audits.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Utilize and enhance ERP system and processes.
• Implement plans and train staff on new procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Change management

Business acumen

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Training programs

Lean / Six Sigma

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project Management software

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

• Manage lean and continuous improvement program and corporate initiatives
• Drive improvement projects utilizing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, and other relevant tools
• Analyze existing business processes and performance to identify areas for improvement, including cost reduction, productivity, and quality
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, root causes, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvements and identify areas for further optimization
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects - managing project scope, actions, and business deliverables
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure adoption of new processes
• Train employees on continuous improvement to build a culture of continuous learning
• Lead quality improvement initiatives
• Provide documentation and implement a tracking system to ensure processes/equipment continues to operate efficiently
• Effectively communicate across the organization about performance and resource utilization
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure all quality standards are up-to-date and followed
• Create strategies to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and improve operational performance
• Maintain facility documentation and record keeping for projects and external audits
• Create and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Supervisor Manufacturing Engineer
• Utilize and enhance ERP system and processes
• Implement plans and train staff on new procedures
• Performs other duties as required
• Yes

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree related field required.
• Extensive and diversified background with at least 5 years of experience in continuous improvement / process improvement, project management, or business development

Certificates, Licenses, Skills & Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving abilities – identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and motivate them to meet project goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills – clearly articulate ideas, present findings, and collaborate with others. Able to listen to team and take input from others
• Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Proven experience managing projects from idea to completion – develop and execute action plans
• Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Understanding of change management to successfully implement meaningful changes
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to prioritize projects and keen sense of urgency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to develop and implement employee training programs
• Lean / Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Driver License

Equipment/Software

• Computer
• Warehouse Management system programs including ERP
• Project Management software

Physical & Mental Demands

• Physically walking throughout manufacturing facility and warehouse
• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time on a computer
• Hand dexterity to use a computer
• Visually be able to see product labels and information, colors, and computer screen
• Lifting, moving, stacking of materials such as boxes up to twenty-five pounds
• Bending & twisting at the waist and with legs
• Use of fingers to work on a computer and can separate paper and pages of thin plastics films
• Verbally communicate with others this includes hearing of voices and sounds within a manufacturing setting

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The job requires time in an office environment with controlled temperatures and time in the manufacturing facility with variation in temperatures
• Subject to hazards such as noise, proximity to moving equipment, repetitive motions

Travel Required

Yes . As needed for training or corporate meetings - minimal travel

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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