Director, Manufacturing Continuous Improvement
Decatur, IL
| Employer: | Primient |
| Category: | Engineering |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Director, Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Reports to: VP, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement The Director of Manufacturing Continuous Improvement is responsible for the leadership of the company's manufacturing continuous improvement (CI) processes and governance. The successful candidate will possess experience in leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives in a continuous process manufacturing environment, an intuitive understanding of organizational change management, and a vision of how people, tools, and process come together to eliminate waste and drive value creation. The role oversees 5 direct reports who are embedded Six Sigma Black Belts in our manufacturing plants. The position can be based out of either our Decatur IL or Lafayette IN locations. Monthly travel to our manufacturing locations is a role expectation. Key Responsibilities
Competencies, Skills and Traits The ideal candidate demonstrates the following traits:
The ideal candidate has the following competencies and skills: Soft Skills:
Hard Skills:
Experience This role requires a minimum of 7 years' experience in Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement roles in a continuous process manufacturing environment and 3+ years supervisory/managerial experience. MBB experience is required. Education This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, STEM, supply chain, business administration, finance, or a related field. | |