Continuous Improvement Manager

Viwinco is searching for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Operations Leadership team in our Morgantown, PA headquarters! This role will lead our Continuous Improvement efforts in the areas of our ongoing Strategic Lean Integration and Process Engineering.
The right candidate will be able to illustrate their proven track record in implementing effective and sustainable lean methods, processes, and strategies.
To be a successful leader at Viwinco requires the incumbent to steward and exemplify our three foundational tenets focusing on Employee Well-Being, Customer Focus, and Daily Improvement so our organization can meet its’ mission to Be the BEST.
Roles and Responsibilities: Owns the deployment plan for the ongoing lean adoption/ integration while working with leadership across various functions Lead process engineering continuous improvement efforts for process improvement, product quality, process quality, lead time reduction, and cost reduction Provides leadership and coaching on lean principles and daily management at all levels of the organization to ensure adherence to Viwinco’s Performance System (VPS) Develops and leads continuous improvement activities, such as Kaizen, specifically the planning and facilitation Drives team to support the value-added production work through hands-on involvement on the production floor focusing on overall safety and process improvements Designs and implements corrective actions to eliminate wasteful or ineffective practices, processes, and procedures Identifies, develops, and facilitates training modules and programs that further organizational continuous improvement competency and skills Utilizes data-driven, process problem-solving tools to improve process capability and optimize performance Ensures continuous improvement strategies and goals are aligned with Viwinco’s overall performance targets and goals Proactively identifies and deploys change management strategies Effectively manages projects and communicates progress to meet established objectives Works with consultants and vendors to accelerate lean integration and continuous improvement Monitors continuous improvement initiatives through KPI tracking communicating progress to key stakeholders Participates in layered operational audits Required Skills: Expert ability to leverage and train continuous improvement/ lean methods and processes into daily work Proven ability to lead continuous improvement activities, such as Kaizen events, resulting in operational efficiencies and/ or process improvements Strong ability to manage projects and problem solve Strong written skills and ability to effectively assemble proposals Outstanding communication skills, able to effectively convey messages across multiple departments Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field of study At least 6 years in a manufacturing environment At least 4 years managing people and/ or oversight on continuous improvement projects Experience in a Lean Manufacturing Environment Required Lean and/ or Six Sigma Certification Preferred Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish Desired Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications and/ or creating visual presentations, charts, and/ or plans using design software What we have to offer include: A family owned business with a friendly and supportive management team with a focus on its employees! Discretionary bonuses for attendance, performance, and employee referrals Low-deductible insurance programs for you and your family A generous company-sponsored 401(k) matching program.
Five days of sick time and up to 4-weeks of vacation time, prorated at the time of start 13 paid holidays Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or introduction of a foster child into a home Education and professional development reimbursement program Employee Assistance Program Check us out at www.
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