Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager

Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager. The Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager will 

Lead the Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement team, overseeing their direction, coordination, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource for the organization in applying continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and other methods.
• Direct the Continuous Improvement (CI) group, facilitating their interactions with maintenance and operations to drive site-wide improvements.
• Participate in site-wide planning activities, including capital management and inventory control.
• Support corporate and local initiatives (e.g., SAP, PIS).
• Oversee the development and training of CI personnel; organize and facilitate special CI events to enhance plant performance, reduce waste, and improve yield and production processes.
• Engage with production personnel to encourage participation in identifying improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to quantify, measure, and report cost savings and project expenditures, ensuring projects remain within budget.
• Act as a liaison and facilitator for both inter-company and intra-company initiatives.
• Communicate company and department goals, achievements, issues, solutions, practices, changes, and policies effectively. Encourage positive communication and enforce all company policies, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (engineering background highly preferred).
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with a hands-on approach to driving improvements.
• Experience with titanium and melting processes is beneficial (desired, not required).
• Ability and willingness to manage in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working varied hours, addressing issues with back-shift personnel, solving problems, and responding to emergencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Lean Manufacturing, with the ability and desire to act as the site expert and instructor in these areas.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Required knowledge and experience in statistics.
• Experience with ISO9000 is advantageous (desired, not required).
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.