Division Marketing Manager jobs in Appleton, WI

Overall Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for helping with performance improvement in our key measurables (SQPD) through incorporation of lean principles and projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work Closely with the General Manager and Productions Manager to understand and improve the business.
• Drive all aspects of the MDI (managing for daily improvement) program throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with the GM/PM to set yearly Plant Lean Progression goals and create an execution plan.
• Be an accountability partner with the management team for completion of daily Leadership Standard Work; help team understand the importance.
• Attend and help drive Gemba Walks; challenge and mentor team to improve effectiveness.
• Maintain Improvement tracking on CI Dashboard.
• Plan, execute, and follow-up on kaizen events.
• Improve processes and eliminate waste in key constraint areas.
• Complete capacity analysis for all work cells.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions, SOPs, 5S Checklists, and standard work audits.
• Continue to refine LEAN Philosophy in all department activities.
• Interact with production management and team members to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and train staff on lean concepts and practices.
• Drive measurable continuous improvement.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Prefer Engineering or Management
• 3 years’ Lean Manufacturing experience
• Experience leading Kaizen Events
• Value Stream Experience is a plus
• Able to drive and lead change
• Experience with leading teams
• Experience with wood products is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Fluent with Microsoft word and excel
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.