Manager, Continuous Improvement
gategroupAbout the role
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for the operations unit to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Benefits:
Paid time off
401k, with company match
Company sponsored life insurance
Medical, dental, vision plans
Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter benefits
Employee Discounts
Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Job Summary:
Responsible for analyzing material and information flows for the operations unit to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety and space utilization.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; analyzes opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantifies the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities
Supports and drives continuous process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize departmental efficiencies, minimize waste and improve safety
Responsible for gateOPEX standardization program rollout
Communicates with unit management and leadership team on implementation of changes
Secures relevance and availability of Production System road maps and blue prints
Performs diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC
Makes documented proposals for improvements and syndicates with unit management on implementation of changes; responsible for supporting management and associates in the overall change process
Actively practices change management and actively participates in the Unit’s performance management system and dialogue; presents progress and plans to company executives; liaises with corporate and area Continuous Improvement resources
Proposes and keeps up with company Best Practices and benchmark initiatives
Coaches other Continuous Improvement staff and leads training and presentation sessions
Trains and builds capability in all levels of the plant regarding Lean Manufacturing
Works on all related training materials and works with other team members to identify improvements, additions, corrections or clarifications to the training material provided.
Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO and 5s and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.
Participates on cross-fertilization with other sites/areas
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