Date Posted: 7/12/2024 1:58:51 PM
City, State: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Salary (USD): $125,000 - $175,000
Description
Title: Senior Manager - Continuous Improvement
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Schedule: Mon–Fri onsite
Compensation: $125k-175k base salary, based on experience. 20% target bonus, based on personal and company performance (realistic to earn 2x bonus).
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes very affordable Medical, Dental, Vision plans, HSA, Life Insurance, 401(k) with 3% matching, short/long-term disability, flexible benefit plan, PTO plus 10 paid Holidays, and tuition reimbursement program.
Travel: Up to 25%
Position Description:
This is a newly created role within the Global Operations team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase capacity, reduce lead-time, reduce work-in-process, improve fill-rates, and improve process flow and efficiency.
• Lead a group of employees, coaching and directing for achievement of organizational goals
• Implement Lean methodologies to optimize value streams and eliminate waste
• Assure CI plans are linked to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), goals, and annual productivity targets
• Identify and track cost improvement projects
• Engage with internal and external customers, meeting regularly and responding to requests and explaining procedures
• Interpret, design, and execute policies that affect work processes and personnel within the assigned organizational unit
• Identify opportunities to drive improved efficiency and productivity as well as lead the development and execution of implementation plans
• Implement staffing changes and identify resource requirements
• Develop department teams by assessing knowledge gaps and identifying appropriate training
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory audits
• Interpret internal and external indicators by reviewing reports and newsletters, reading organizational literature, meeting with peers, and reading departmental reports.
• Establish and monitor department area budget through regular analysis of cost and spending
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years (ideally) of progressive Continuous Improvement experience within manufacturing. Medical device industry preferred
• Leadership experience with an Engineering mindset – ability to effectively engage and influence at all levels to create structure – ability take initiative to creatively drive change/results to achieve goals
• Project Management experience
• Solid analytical, organizational, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills
• Strong communication, presentation, and training skills with ability to effectively communicate with employees and management
• Highly motivated, creative, and results driven personality looking to drive changes
• LEAN Six Sigma Certification (Green or Black Belt) – Black Belt preferred
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook
Company Description:
Our client is a global medical device manufacturer with global manufacturing operations.
Why this opportunity?:
Our client is focused on growth initiatives to better serve their customers and improve top line and bottom line cash. They are actively taking on new growth initiatives, such as building a new manufacturing facility in Central America and pursuing potential M&A opportunities - this is a fantastic time to join the company. As well, since this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your initiative and leadership to build a high impact CI team and make a direct positive impact on company growth and revenue. They are a fast-paced, collaborative company where ideas welcomed and you have the latitude/autonomy to take calculated risks…if an idea doesn’t work out; learn, pivot and try something else…and you will be recognized for results. As well, there is tremendous opportunity for career growth – with personal success and company growth, the Senior CI Manager can progress to Director and VP roles in Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding growth opportunity with global impact, this may be the career for you!
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