Continuous Improvement Manager

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• →60%: Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens. Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
• →20%: Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and implementation plans relative to the lean assessment needs and strategic direction
• →20%: Develop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)
• Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service
• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations
• Experience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise

Physical Demands:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting; close vision and ability to adjust focus. Up to 30% domestic and international travel.  

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