Continuous Improvement Manager

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Job Summary

The CI Manager - Safety & Quality will be responsible for developing, leading, & managing Continuous Improvement activities in the areas of Safety, Quality, & Operations. This role will have responsibilities across multiple sites with some travel. Reports to the Director of Operations.

Major Areas of Responsibility

CI Safety Responsibilities & Expectations

• Promotes a SAFE work culture in all sites.
• Establish emergency procedures and conduct drills to equip employees for unforeseen incidents ensuring swift and appropriate responses.
• Undertake regular inspections of all plant facilities and perform job hazard analysis.
• Develop and lead safety training sessions for all levels of employees covering a wide range of topics including correct equipment usage, chemical handling, and safe work practices.
• Develop, lead, and maintain HAZCOM and HAZMAT response teams.
• Compile and maintain all environmental health and safety documentation including OSHA Logs, training records, and incident reports.
• Develop roles and responsibilities for Emergency Response Team
• Champion Safety Committee led by employees
• Update Safety Manuals for Operations & Installation Sites
• Maintain compliance with Environmental regulations

CI Quality Responsibilities & Expectations

• Leads the development of Quality Standards & Documentation
• Champions the development of Quality Management System
• Champions CAPAs, RCAs - RMAs, Customer Complaints, COPQ
• Develops, issues, & participates in internal audit
• Maintains Quality Dashboard Metrics - Leading and Lag
• Demonstrated understanding of industry specifications. (i.e. color, substrates, protective coating, warranty, etc.)

CI Operations Responsibilities & Expectations

• Partner with leadership to initiate 5S deployment
• Host Kaizen events to eliminate process waste
• Develop tracking systems for equipment preventative maintenance
• Utilize a variety of Lean tools and techniques to drive process improvements
• Offer personalized coaching, mentoring, and support to all associates

Qualifications

• LSS - Black Belt Certified - preferred
• High degree of Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent Communication - Verbal & Written
• Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing/Operations Experience in Leadership Roles
• Experience with Quality & Safety systems
• Experience with deploying Lean tools manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's Degree preferred - a combination of relevant education, industry, & professional experience may also be considered

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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