Continuous Improvement Manager / Progress Advisor
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What will you do:- Lead, coach, and train all levels/functions on the use and adaptation of Lean methodology (ex. EVSM, VSMs, Kaizen events, 6 Sigma, etc.) tools and other problem- solving techniques to guide and support our business success.
- Define and implement the strategic plan for process improvements at the site. Facilitate plant wide Kaizen events that are aligned with the facility's 3-5-year plan.
- Partner with functional leaders to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities and then work closely with them to create a continuous improvement plan aligned on their goals.
- Identify and remove the removal of roadblocks encountered by people in their efforts to conduct lean activities. This includes improving the different training documents, audit forms and other tools.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through outstanding lean manufacturing benchmarking and personal growth and development.
- Track, measure, and report progress on improvements using established Key Performance Indicators.
What Will You Bring:- BS in Industrial Engineering, a similar technical major or equivalent experience is required. A Lean Green Belt certification is required. A Black Belt certification is preferred.
- 5-8 years' experience in a continuous improvement leadership role is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment with a demonstrated flexibility in leading and training people on all shifts.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team by setting clear goals, providing regular feedback/coaching, leading by example, and fostering a positive work environment to inspire change together. Experience in leading organizational cultural change, such variation reduction, is preferred.
- Critical thinking skills to analyze the situation/data, find the root cause, and implement solutions to eliminate/reduce the risk of the problem happening again.
- Analytical skills to objectively examine data, recognize patterns, and make connections between seemingly unrelated ideas and concepts, and then visually communicate the results to others.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data analytical tools like MicroStrategy, Power BI, OSI PI, Matlab, Minita
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welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at ...@michelin.com.This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.Get in the driver's seat and be on your way to a meaningful professional journey!