Continuous Improvement Manager
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125k to 150kJob DescriptionContinuous Improvement Engineering Manager. The Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager willLead the Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement team, overseeing their direction, coordination, and evaluation.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a resource for the organization in applying continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and other methods.Direct the Continuous Improvement (CI) group, facilitating their interactions with maintenance and operations to drive site-wide improvements.Participate in site-wide planning activities, including capital management and inventory control.Support corporate and local initiatives (e.g., SAP, PIS).Oversee the development and training of CI personnel; organize and facilitate special CI events to enhance plant performance, reduce waste, and improve yield and production processes.Engage with production personnel to encourage participation in identifying improvement opportunities.Collaborate with the accounting team to quantify, measure, and report cost savings and project expenditures, ensuring projects remain within budget.Act as a liaison and facilitator for both inter-company and intra-company initiatives.Communicate company and department goals, achievements, issues, solutions, practices, changes, and policies effectively. Encourage positive communication and enforce all company policies, rules, and regulations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required (engineering background highly preferred).Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with a hands-on approach to driving improvements.Experience with titanium and melting processes is beneficial (desired, not required).Ability and willingness to manage in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working varied hours, addressing issues with back-shift personnel, solving problems, and responding to emergencies.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Expertise in Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Lean Manufacturing, with the ability and desire to act as the site expert and instructor in these areas.Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.Required knowledge and experience in statistics.Experience with ISO9000 is advantageous (desired, not required).Strong leadership and analytical skills.Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.QualificationsBachelor's degree required (engineering background highly preferred).Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with a hands-on approach to driving improvements.Experience with titanium and melting processes is beneficial (desired, not required).Ability and willingness to manage in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working varied hours, addressing issues with back-shift personnel, solving problems, and responding to emergencies.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Expertise in Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Lean Manufacturing, with the ability and desire to act as the site expert and instructor in these areas.Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.Required knowledge and experience in statistics.Experience with ISO9000 is advantageous (desired, not required).Strong leadership and analytical skills.Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.Why is This a Great OpportunityContinuous Improvement Engineering Manager- PALocations Reading