Job Posting for Manager, Continuous Improvement at Knauf Insulation
Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Manager, managers, communicates and works to improve the continuous improvement process of our plant products both internally and externally.
Responsibilities
Own the annual CI plan. Work with plant leadership to develop and publish it. Track progress and update as required.
Facilitate the plant CI Steering Committee to manage and improve the plant CI program. Understand the Knauf CI Framework. Assess the plant CI maturity to the framework. Identify gaps and plan to improve. Facilitate improvement programs. Publish results. Sustain the improvements. Correct as necessary. Celebrate successes.
Lead regular improvement workshops. Coordinate with plant leadership to identify areas for improvement, facilitate workshops, and involve everyone, improve systems, and effectively sustain the gains.
Lead CI training. Establish, publish, maintain, and update a plant CI training plan. Facilitate teaching in both the classroom and shop floor environments. Serve as a role model for excellent instructional training and development of these capabilities in others.
Understand, cultivate, and improve the plant CI culture. Using a process focus, facilitate the leadership team to establish/improve leader standard work, visual controls, and standard accountability processes. Ensure innovation programs are effective. Improve team problem solving. Involve everyone.
Facilitate the use of advanced methodologies and tools, including root cause analysis, team problem solving, lean six sigma, A3 problem solving, and other applicable tools. Help the plant become more process and data driven.
Visually Track results and publicize results.
Be an advocate for and set an example of KI Values and Behaviors in all actions and duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of process/continuous improvement tools, methodologies and practices; knowledge of 5S activities and audits
Knowledge of root cause analysis
Knowledge of statistical data
Technical knowledge of mechanics
Working knowledge of SAP preferred
Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate effectively throughout the plant and across the organization, such as with Sales and Customer Service
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Ability to identify areas of opportunity and provide creative solutions that will benefit the plant
Ability to perform all product testing procedures
Ability to supervise, coach and train others, ensuring company goals are achieved
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
Critical thinking skills
Customer service skills
Problem solving skills
Time management skills
Negotiation skills
Active listening skills
Leadership skills
Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
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