Director CI & Project Management

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Summary

The Continuous Improvement and PMO will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Lean principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the organization, driving operational excellence, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Drive project management and coaching in operational and functional transformation. Know and can execute waterfall/agile project discipline. Assist in the management and execution of SDP and M&A integration work focused on synergies. In depth on hands experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, & Problem-solving facilitation and ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of lean principles and Continuous Improvement initiative through organization.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through Kaizen events using data-driven analysis, value-stream mapping, and other Lean tools and techniques.
• Development ILG Business System Learning and Development framework to implement lean tools and methods to enable teams to apply lean improvement processes.
• Conduct leadership and employee team training and provide ‘Sensei-type’ coaching to facility leadership and representatives to develop their lean expertise over time.
• Lean leader coaching and mentoring to apply lean application to improve business process, eliminate waste, and drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and other Lean workshops to drive process improvements and build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in leading change management efforts within a PMO or similar environment.
• Ability to align change management efforts with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Track record of identifying potential challenges and opportunities related to change initiatives.
• Experience in identifying and analyzing stakeholders impacted by change.

• Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholders at different levels of the organization. Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Experience in overseeing multiple change projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in tracking project progress, managing resources, and mitigating risks.
• Strong project management abilities, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Track record of completing Lean Six Sigma projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

• Ability to develop change management strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci) and their practical application.
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices in the context of process improvement.
• Experience in managing resistance to change and facilitating smooth process transitions.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to track progress and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Proven experience driving Labor OpEx, COGS Material, COGS Labor, and Productivity OpEx down to P&L.
• Program/Project manage cross-functional initiatives and M&A integration synergy capture of value creation plan (VCP).
• Lead the development and implementation of Lean principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with other departments and functions to drive Lean initiatives and share best practices.
• Provide training and support to employees at all levels to ensure Continuous Improvement initiatives are understood and embraced.
• Assist in driving the Strategy Deployment management operating system nationally with each initiative owner to drive performance and accountability.
• Work closely with Executive Leadership, Division Presidents, and local management acting as a resource and coach to drive to world class performance.

Requirements:

• A lean leader with extensive experience driving a lean business system across a cross-functional organization with outstanding business results.
• 5+ years, hands-on track record of training, coaching and implementing successful TPS-based Lean business system with value-stream mapping and follow-up kaizen events, focusing on cell design, material flow, 5S, visual factory, lean in the office, lean sourcing, etc, and experience as a lean sensei coaching facility leadership and employee teams.
• Strong IT analytical background in digitization and user interfaces that enable collaboration through the use of web pages, team sites and collaboration libraries.
• Development of KIPs measurement systems, data warehouse & dashboard maintenance.
• Robust project management acumen and execution can drive at all levels of organization and own and manage plans for teams.
• Extensive formal lean training, and comprehensive knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Superior leadership skills with proven ability to effectively coach and develop diverse teams of people and facilitate effective cross-cultural business interaction.
• Detail oriented with the ability to see bigger picture and envision step-change scenarios.
• Electro-mechanical comprehension sufficient to understand the operation of production equipment and facility systems and to engage in problem-solving discussions on products produced.
• Financial literacy sufficient to understand Financial Statements and Budgets.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of software and understanding of ERP systems.
• Great communicator at all levels of the organization, including accomplished written, oral and presentational skills.
• Graduation or in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher learning program required, with majors in engineering, science, operations or business.  MS or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and driving results.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Ability to travel 35%, domestically.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.