Continuous Improvement Manager

Company: Cabinetworks Group
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionResponsible for all aspects of the plant's continuous improvement program to ensure successful attainment of plant goals and objectives.PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement programs including Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM), RCCM problem solving methodology, 5S, Value Stream Management planning and the implementation of lean manufacturing methods.Coordinate and facilitate kaizen events for the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations systems processes.Maintain cost reduction documentation and provide recommendations for further cost saving initiatives.Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and training schedules to achieve plant goals and objectives.Implement and conduct training programs and provide solutions for organizational training needs in areas as requested.Foster a culture of continuous improvement by effectively leveraging communication processes and employee relations programs.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; or 8 years of lean manufacturing Systems and continuous improvement experience.5 years manufacturing experience with 3 years in manufacturing processes and/or training.3 years lean manufacturing systems and continuous improvement experience.Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.Demonstrated successful ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines.Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.Ability to travel daily between plant locations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.Maintenance equipment and/or TPM experience.Knowledge of Management Systems including Toyota Production Systems, Danaher Business Systems, or ISO health and safety, environmental, or quality management systems.Fluent written and spoken Spanish language skills.Pay Range $110-125K based on experienceShiftFull or Part TimeFull timeCabinetworks Group (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.Cabinetworks Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.E-Verify Participation Poster: English & SpanishE-verify Right to Work Poster: English , Spanish#IDC2K

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