Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

Plexus; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 135,600 - 203,400; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE in Nampa, Idaho seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the Plexus Operational Excellence Strategy at the site, guiding lean six sigma initiatives and deploying PSOE as standard work. You will oversee site metrics and drive financial impact while mentoring teams to achieve strategic goals.

A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience is preferred; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent, plus PMI Project Management Certification, are highly desirable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in Industry in Technology, Supply Chain or Operations roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives at the home site and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Deploy PSOE as standard work across the home site and provide feedback to leadership.
• Lead business analysis of proposed projects and prioritize based on organizational needs.
• Engage Site BEST Program and facilitate Lean Steering Team to achieve financial impact.
• Develop and own site Operational Excellence processes, metrics, and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Lean Six Black Belt Certification

PMI Project Management Certification

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range: $135,600.00 - $203,400.00

Purpose Statement

The Continuous Improvement Manager, reporting to the Site GM, will support deployment of the roadmap for the Plexus’ Operational Excellence Strategy in their site. Provide leadership and direction to the site and service center resources responsible for leading lean six sigma methodology throughout the organization, Lead and implement CI Metrics in the site such as: Education, Cultural Enablers and Transformation Cost improvements. The Continuous Improvement Manager is to be a key member of the SLT.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Ensure alignment of all Operational Excellence activity with the Strategic goals of the business by leading Operational Excellence initiatives in their home site. Ensure I4.0 and Digital Tools alignment in the site.
• Deploy the PSOE (Plexus System of Operational Excellence) as standard work across home site. Feedback Operational Excellence proposals to the Regional CI DIR & Global C.I. Leadership.
• Lead the business analysis of proposed projects and appropriately prioritize projects against organizational needs.
• Lead Site BEST Program engagement.
• Facilitate site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
• Develop, update, and own site Operational Excellence processes, metrics and any associated tools ensuring standard work alignment globally and regionally.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Technical Degree or equivalent. Lean Six Master Black Belt or Black Belt Certification from BQF (British Quality Foundation) or ASQ (American Society for Quality) OR equivalent from Motorola or GE. Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized equivalent.
• 10-years experience in Industry in Technology, Supply Chain or Operations roles.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.