Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Duties

• Improve, facilitate and promote the growth of CI culture within the Lear Traverse city facility
• Manage the employee suggestion system and implement process improvements based on employee feedback
• Continually identify new employee involvement opportunities for operational improvements Mentor peers and middle management in the formulation and execution of process improvements projects.
• Teach local personnel to apply Continuous Improvement (e.g., Lean and Six Sigma) strategies and tools.
• Develop and implement a cultural change plan.
• Increase efficiency by automating and improving systems.
• Utilize continuous improvement objects to build Traverse City facility into a Best in Class (BIC) facility.
• Achieve financial objectives as outlined each year by the Continuous Improvement group.
• Assist each department as necessary with CI projects to assist in promotion of the CI culture within the facility.
• Will be required to work with various countries across Europe
• Knowledge of implementing KPIs and driving and improvement
• Experience in the following fields:
  • Six Sigma
  • LEAN
  • IATF 16949 Auditor
  • Quality core tools (PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA)
• Knowledge of implementing KPIs

Lead transformation of Lear Taylor facility aligning with overall Lear Corporation culture.

Job Requirements

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA);5 plus years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Experience working in an injection molding or stamping manufacturing operation