Continuous Improvement Leader Sr

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$75,400.00 - $113,000.00

Purpose Statement:  The Continuous Improvement Leader Sr, reporting to the Site Sr CI Manager will support deployment of the roadmap for the Plexus’ Operational Excellence Strategy in their site. Provide leadership and direction to the site cross functional project resources responsible for leading lean six sigma methodology throughout the organization supporting CI Metrics in the site such as: Education, Cultural Enablers and Transformation Cost improvements.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Ensure alignment of all Operational Excellence activity with the Strategic goals of the business by supporting continuous improvement initiatives across their home site.
• Deploy the PSOE - Plexus System of Operational Excellence as standard work across home sites. Feedback continuous improvement proposals to the Site C.I. MGR
• Lead and support continuous projects and appropriately prioritize projects against organizational needs.
  Support Site BEST Program engagement.
• Facilitate site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
• Develop, update, and support site Operational Excellence processes, metrics and any associated tools ensuring standard work alignment. Identify and deploy Kaizen.
  Ensure 6S deployment and alignment.
• Compliance / Environment / Culture -To lead and drive C.I. activities in line with Plexus values and ensure compliance to regulatory and customer requirements.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Other Qualifications:  

• Technical Degree or equivalent. Lean Six Green Belt Certification from BQF (British Quality Foundation) or ASQ (American Society for Quality) OR equivalent from Motorola or GE. Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized equivalent.
• 5-years experience in Industry in Technology, Supply Chain or Operations roles.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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