Continuous Improvement Manager
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Job Category:OperationsAre you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?WHAT TO EXPECTAs an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be a Continuous Improvement Manager. This position is responsible The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will use Lean and Six Sigma tools to develop, lead and implement projects which improve operational efficiency and deliver savings which improve our profitability, market position, and competitiveness. Must be able to guide and direct work for Engineers and technicians for critical defect reduction projects, key throughput improvement projects under GPS-1 & GPS-2 umbrella aimed at improving facility Flex Model metrics. Responsible for capital planning/budgeting and execution.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:* Maintain and comply with GPS (Gates Production System) directives: Includes collaborating with engineering teams to complete lean six sigma projects, maintain current GPS documentation, and ensure all value streams comply with GPS reporting and showing improvements.* Work with Corporate GPS management in establishing metrics and documentation that will monitor plant performance.* Facilitate efforts to improve plant metrics in quality, safety, and productivity, utilizing Cross functional CI teams for root cause analysis for sustainable results.* Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas to accommodate the changing production requirements.* Coordinates capital projects for process enhancement and to improve internal and external customer satisfaction, conducting research and ensuring proper approvals* Develop and update business unit production capacity understanding and shepherd efforts to close the gap between current vs True North.* Champion root cause analysis and subsequent corrective actions for recurring Operations defects as well as Equipment downtime failures.* Mentor/Coach Engineering & CI Team to execute critical Plant projects to meet stated deliverables, within budget and on time with a key emphasis on developing solutions that are sustained.* Partner with Plant PDG/MDG & Corporate Engineering group to develop tangible innovative solutions to chronic manufacturing problems for short term as well as long term gains.