Continuous Improvement Manager (Mgmt)

Summary

Provide training, tools and support to consistently deploy and sustain our Std Lean Processes (Hyperion Business Systems) across the ETS BU.

• X-Matrix / TTI / Action Plans.
• Kaizen process: funnel management and follow-up.
• Kaizen Events.
• Lean Daily Management and Continuous Improvement.
• Problem solving methods.
• CIS initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop educational material and provide training as needed on Lean and continuous improvement.
• Lead Lean Projects such as Value Stream Map cross all the Business Unit.
• Lead problem solving activities (5Whys, Ishikawa diagram, A3).
• Support the PU site managers to define the yearly strategy with the X-Matrix / TTI / Action Plan processes.
• Train to develop an efficient Lean Daily Management that drives improvement through problem-solving culture.
• Facilitate and coach Kaizen Events.
• Coordination of Kaizen process: funnel management and follow-up across the Business Unit.
• Generate data to support and enhance Operational KPI’s.
• Support leading specific missions to drive improvement when needed to close a gap.
• CIS initiatives follow-up and consolidation
• Understand and apply the Lean concepts and process tools in the different work functions.
• Link with Operational Excellence to deploy the global strategy and share best practices.
• Identify talent to increase Lean Expertise and develop future Lean Leaders.
• Acts as a Change Agent.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• A master’s degree in Lean Manufacturing, Management Engineering or MBA would be an asset.
• Valuable that candidate has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Manager/Champion or similar position.
• Experience leading Value Stream Map projects.
• Knowledge of Daily Management process.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen Events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Lean Methods (5S, SMED, TPM, 3P, Kanban or standard work) and problem solving (5Whys, Ishikawa diagram, Noise to Constant…) and ability to teach them.
• Experience in the Hoshin Kanri / X-Matrix process.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
• Project management experience. Able to handle multiple projects keeping accurate documentation and records.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, …)
• Fluent English, other languages bring a plus.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Team building and facilitation skills.
• Embrace the red mindset and ability to transmit it.
• Initiative.
• Sense of urgency
• Hands on attitude.
• Confident in own abilities to make quick decisions.
• Clear thinking and prioritization skills.
• Structured and with good capacity of analysis.
• Travel - 25% - 50% of the time