Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Location: Reynosa

This position is based in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. A valid visa or the ability to obtain one to travel to the US is required.

Want to make an impact?

The Continuous Improvement Manager will build and sustain a continuous improvement culture across all levels of the factory using a variety of continuous improvement tools. This individual will work cross functionally using strong communication skills to instill a culture focused on prioritizing top losses and using strong analytical skills to improve safety, quality, cost, and OEE on a daily basis

Ways you will make a difference

• Champion Continuous Improvement and TPM methodologies along with a Lean mindset across the facility
• Deploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including Autonomous Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, SMED, Problem Solving, Green Belt/Black Belt Project, and Process Mapping to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals
• Drives and supports cost ideations and diagnostics, along with tracking projects for visibility
• Provides tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and teams regarding Manufacturing Reliability progress
• Integrates system health and project monitoring into current structure (COE meetings, Operational Reviews) to ensure sustainability of improvements
• Identifies and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors. Drives losses to zero using SPC, Six Sigma and other lean principles
• Utilizes systems and tools to deliver a reduction in minor stops and breakdowns
• Drives restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through AM and PM execution (CILs, Centerlines, Defect Identification, 5S, Visual Management)
• Builds capability in the PM team to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain the Breakdown Elimination and equipment classification systems
• Identifies and implements new technology improvements
• Builds capability by developing and executing training for operations, leadership and plant associates on methodologies, systems, and tools
• Supports plant implementation of AM and PM by coaching supervisors/ managers to ensure their capability to lead work teams
• Promotes a change of culture within the group/site – especially at the front-line level
• Lead and coach projects that align with key priorities and help develop strategic plans to ensure that manufacturing sites achieve their goals
• Guide the plant floor data standardization, collection, utilization, and management to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and mentor professional growth and advancement of departmental staff
• Train and support managers and supervisors as necessary
  
  

Skills that will make you successful

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytically minded
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to plan and manage priorities
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence without authority
• Building effective relationships amongst all levels of the organization
• Being a change management agent
  
  

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reports
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Food manufacturing background preferred
• General knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
• Formal Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
• Willingness to travel to Ferrara factories in Mexico and the U.S.
  
  

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