Regional Continuous Improvement Manager
bodycoteLos Angeles, CA
$135,000 - $165,000
Apply nowRegional Continuous Improvement Manager
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bodycoteLos Angeles, CAyesterday
$135,000 - $165,000
Industries
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment ManufacturingSolid Waste Combustors and IncineratorsCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenancePay Range:
$135,000 - $165,000, based on skills/experience 401k Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for Employees and Families Our people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.
Position Summary:
The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager serves as champion and will drive operational excellence by leading initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing operations under the direction of the Vice President of Operations by applying structured methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis, the Continuous Improvement Manager ensures sustainable gains in performance, cost reduction, the elimination of waste and customer satisfaction, fueling long-term growth and operational strength.
Essential Job Functions:
- (Duties and Responsibilities)
- Schedule, lead, facilitate, and manage Continuous Improvement projects including Kaizen events and aligned with the company`s strategic targets
- Lead the site/function's Lean transformation with a focus on improvements to safety, quality, delivery and cost
- Train and coach managers and employees in the daily use and implementation of Lean principles
Partner with function heads to build and maintain a culture of continuous operational improvement that permeates targeted areas of the company.
Coach/develop site functional leaders and their staffs to identify, understand and implement lean manufacturing and growth best practices and achieve continuously improving levels of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, innovation, and growth.
Audit, monitor and sustain the health of the CI Lean culture by establishing and utilizing scoring systems, gap analysis, and Problem Solving to asses implemented processes and evaluate where further refinements are needed
Partner with the corporate CI Lead and the facility or functional leader to develop and execute a kaizen roadmap and identify key metrics (KPI's) and lead projects to achieve goals in targeted areas
Senior in Cultural Transformation
Partner with the site management team and CI Lead to drive Strategy execution
Ensure consistent application of CI practices, tools and templates (ie: Standard Work, Job Instruction, Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Road Map, SMED, TPM, Time Studies, etc.)Assist organization-wide kaizen efforts as needed.
Perform regular Gemba walks including leadership and area personnel to evaluate improvement & development opportunities
Evaluate current business practices, looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make the best use of the business's resources.
Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position
This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer's inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage
Qualifications:
- This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
- Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Engineering, Business Management or a comparable field
- Minimum 2-4 years related Lean experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in Lean or operational excellence
- Six Sigma and/or Lean experience or certification preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Operational Excellence Principles, Problem Solving, 5 Why, Daily Management, 5S, SMED, TPM, Standard Work, Poke Yoke, etc. requiredDemonstrated lean management experience and results requiredDemonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and coach required
- Strong leadership and change agent skills requiredExcellent team facilitation skills requiredExcellent experience and skills using Microsoft OfficeMust demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language
- Physical & Mental Demands
- Able to travel regularly to multiple sites in within the region.
- Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
- Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Level
ManagerL7
Salary
$135,000 - $165,000
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Industrial Production Managers
Industry
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday
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