Continuous Improvement Manager

Description: Rhenus Automotive is offering the chance to be a part of a global entity in our growing division of North America.
We provide a wide variety of employment opportunities for our communities with entry and advanced management-level positions.
In Salem, VA, we are offering the chance for professionals to start or continue their journey in the world of automotive production while servicing the needs of a large customer in a more intimate environment.
This small facility gives us a unique opportunity to help foster, mentor, and grow young professionals in their future career pursuits while allowing those with more advanced knowledge in the world of automotive manufacturing to have key strategic leadership roles.
Our culture: We take great pride in being an employer that focuses on our people and their individual potential.
We offer great opportunities for your personal growth and are known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike.
We are focused on cultivating a friendly work environment and enabling the free exchange of ideas.
We believe in a personality fit rather than a resume fit.
Career changers welcome! The Position: Continuous Improvement Manager We offer high-quality benefits at the most competitive rates in the industry.
We also offer great PTO from the first year of service and more than the average amount of paid holidays.
Duties & Responsibilities Deploys and implements Lean and world-class methodologies in departmental team projects that are aimed at continuously improving operational, quality, and safety processes while eliminating non-value-add processes to reduce cost.
Conducts Kaizen events and Lean training in pilot areas and other specific plant functions.
Maintains lean implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and most importantly, provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between lean implementation and direct process improvement and plant operations.
Assist leadership with the Transformation plan.
Participates in and coaches teams on problem-solving aimed at the resolution of value stream issues and concerns.
Interfaces with cross-functional teams on projects addressing quality, material and information flow, and capacity issues.
Generates provides and participates in lean training.
Where necessary, identifies and purchases equipment and supplies to address process and production issues.
Assists in the development and tracking of lean metrics.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field 7+ years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment with a record of proven accomplishments Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and AutoCAD Demonstrates ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment Measurable degree of six-sigma training or exposure to methodology Must have experience in identifying areas of improvement, and planning for and leading Kaizen events Independent thought, good judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects are a must Must be self-motivated requiring little to no supervision Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Skills & Personal characteristics: Outstanding attitude, initiative, motivation Working conditions Wear safety attire or protective gear daily Usually work indoors which may not be temperature-controlled.
Occasionally work in outdoor spaces Are sometimes exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels Are occasionally exposed to contaminants Are occasionally exposed to hazardous equipment Sometimes work within a few feet of other workers Ability to work in an office typesetting