Director of Continuous Improvement - Autokiniton : Job Details

We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:· Provides leadership in all continuous improvement programs and processes including the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of continuous improvement programs, processes and services including policy development and compliance.· Contribute to further enhancing the company's Lean Production System.· Hands on leadership and participation in lean events where required.· Assess training needs and develop tools to effectively address colleague development at all levels of the organization.· Guide the research, development and implementation of programs and best practices to maximize cost savings through implementation of proactive and innovative programs.· Review and manage all plant continuous improvement management system functions and activities. Maintain communications with Plant Managers and continuous improvement colleagues.· Initiate and drive continuous improvement workshops throughout the organization to establish best practices and eliminate waste.· Champions the Autokiniton Operating System monthly report out, and monitoring and maintaining all metrics.· Facilitate Kaizen workshops and meetings with the plants in preparation for monthly report out.· Responsible for implementation and facilitation for year over year cost saving targets and initiatives.· Monitor the effectiveness of the Autokiniton Operating System, anticipate problems, implement corrective actions and develop adjustments to the system.· Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer issues.This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our Corporate Continuous Improvement team and reports to the Executive Vice President, Operations.Required experience:Bachelor's degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality, master's degree preferred.Minimum of eight (8) – ten (10) years in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metal/s environment preferred, and five (5) years of supervisory/management experience.Experience in multi-business (plant) environment.Strong working knowledge of Operations Planning, Supply Chain Management & Material Flow.Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to interpret financial and performance data.Ability to work well with others in a team environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office software.#J-18808-Ljbffr