Continuous Improvement Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES     

• Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of the Regal Business System (RBS) tools and methodologies to achieve continuous improvement.
•  With the leadership team, partner to understand the current site business objectives and financial targets, develop a vision for the site's future operational/growth needs and implement a plan to achieve those outcomes.     
• Provide subject matter expertise across the organization by partnering with functional, business and site leaders to assess current processes and identify process/performance gaps and improvement opportunities. 
•  Lead and implement process improvement across the value stream to drive SQDCG measures utilizing lean concepts. Key Concepts: Lean Conversion(5S, flow, standard work, tools/materials at point of use & visual

management), visual factory, single (best) piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvement techniques, defect reduction and effective daily management.

• Manage a robust Regal Business System review process for selecting, scoping and prioritizing improvement initiatives (i.e. Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects and CI Talent) to achieve goals.    
• Coach, mentor, and train site/functional members on continuous improvement methods based on Subject Matter Expertise.
•  Drive and exemplify a positive attitude in the face of adversity to solve problems and align a team around effective problem solving.
•    Serve as a vital resource and coach for guiding process improvement and Regal Business System deployment across the business. Lead and exemplify the culture of continuous improvement across the organization. 
• Ability to work as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business. Garner followership across the organization to progress the transformation to achieve the future state.