The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (RCIM) will help drive transformational culture change across multiple plants, including but not limited to continuous and process improvement through the use and deployment of Operational Excellence tools/methods and effective change management.  The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager will report to the Director, Continuous Improvement and will work closely with cross functional leaders throughout our entire organization, influencing and partnering with them to drive excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy the Novolex Operational Excellence (OPX360) system that aligns with business unit strategy and goals with focused initiatives to drive high impact results to financial results
• Effectively OPX360 principles, processes, and initiatives across the facilities including standards that will help drive cultural and organizational transformation
• Lead, teach, and coach Kaizen events (i.e., VSMs, 5S, standard work, SMED, and TPM) for cells, processes, or facilities to improve performance
• Lead and participate in recurring lean exercises and cadences such as daily Gemba walks to ensure the assigned facility or facilities meet or exceed customer commitments
• Develop value stream maps to measure current performance and establish future state targets as wastes are eliminated, leading to improved KPI performance
• Deliver hands-on CI training and project execution to and with all functional areas to drive continuous improvement culture, including admin, operations, and support functions
• Responsible for creating and sustaining a productivity funnel of projects for the assigned facility or facilities to achieve annual cost savings targets and providing periodic updates
• May be involved in evaluating opportunities for new or existing product design, materials, and/or manufacturing processes to provide best cost and value add to customers
• May lead or assist in equipment, workspace, and process design optimization to achieve maximum efficiency, providing technical knowledge and training to support lean activities
• Drives team development and performance, ensuring a high level of employee engagement and a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Coach and develop junior CI, process engineering, and other associates at the facility to develop their skill set

Critical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field
• 5 or more years’ Continuous Improvement related experience in a manufacturing facility
• Experience leading and facilitating training and kaizen events to identify and implement improvements (i.e., VSM, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, TPM, A3, PDCA)
• Excellent analytical ability including compilation of data and analysis to generate insights
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to coach and influence
• Financial and business acumen including the ability to review and analyze financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to identify areas of opportunities and measure improvements
• Ability to travel up to 50%

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130-180K + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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