Job Description

Description






The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for helping with performance improvement in our key measurables (SQPD) through incorporation of lean principles and projects. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


Work Closely with the General Manager/Plant Manager to understand and improve the business

Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery in all departments

Drive all aspects of the MDI (managing for daily improvement) program throughout the facility

Collaborate with the GM/PM to set yearly Plant Lean Progression goals and create an execution plan.

Be an accountability partner with the management team for completion of daily Leadership Standard Work; help team understand the importance

Attend and help drive Gemba Walks; challenge and mentor team to improve effectiveness

Maintain Improvement tracking on CI Dashboard

Attend and contribute to the weekly plant Gemba walks with Executive Team

Plan, execute, lead, and follow-up on kaizen events

Keep Event Calendar up to date

Improve processes and eliminate waste in key constraint areas

Follow-up assessment (5 Why's) and action item owner/assigner

Assign action items and the improvements that are listed on the SQPD boards

Complete capacity analysis for all work cells

Create and maintain standard work instructions, SOPs, 5S Checklists, and standard work audits

Continue to refine LEAN Philosophy in all department activities

Interact with production management and team members to identify waste and improvement opportunities

Create and maintain value stream maps for the facility

Mentor and train staff on lean concepts and practices

Drive measurable continuous improvement

Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications



Bachelor's Degree - Prefer Engineering or Management 3+ years' Lean Manufacturing experience Experience leading Kaizen Events Value Stream Experience is a plus Able to drive and lead change Experience with leading teams Experience with wood products is a plus Excellent analytical skills Ability to multi-task Good written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Fluent with Microsoft word and excel Models VT's Mission, Vision, and Values. All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.


Physical Requirements






Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.






The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.