Requisition #: 2429
Job Description: GENCO has an immediate opening for a Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager. The CI Manager applies the skills of process consulting to lead the learning and change within an organization. As more than a project manager, the CI Manager provides the leadership that builds commitment and understanding required to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization. The CI Manager must live the Lean Enterprise principles and techniques that focus on optimizing value through a fact-based decision process. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate a process and determine the key components of that process as well as the issues that are constraining that process. Experience in leading a team through a change in process or culture, and can demonstrate the ability to facilitate groups in the application of tolls and techniques that support this change. Demonstrated ability to teach improvement concepts in the classroom and mentor employees in the workplace by assisting them with the direct application of improvement techniques. It requires a person who is enthusiastic, tenacious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. Preference for individual located in west Ohio area.
The CI Manager is responsible for:
Facilitating project identification with Champions Customer Service Vice Presidents, Facility Managers and Process Managers
Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean to lead and execute high impact process improvement
Participating in and coordinating the development of event Charters and scheduling of events
Working with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support
Assisting in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event
Advocating LEAN methodology and tools across the business
Providing event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits
Using appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements
Stimulating management thinking by tactfully challenging conventional wisdom through demonstration of the application of the Six Sigma and Lean. Providing guidance and knowledge to lead the change
Coaching/mentoring Process Managers and team members in the Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, Visual Workplace and Standard Work
Performing the following internal consultative services to the satisfaction of internal and external customers: Process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, establishing performance standards/metrics, ROI analysis and project management
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
Directing continuous improvement activities for several distribution centers
A BA IE/Supply chain degree (Master’s degree preferred)
Technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skllls and tools: DMAIC, VSM, Visual Work Place, Standard Work, Kaizen and 5-S
Experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of an organization
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes
Previous MS Project and Viso
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills to all levels of the organization
Previous experience interacting and presenting to senior levels of management, both internally and externally
Formal Six Sigma training - Green Belt Certification preferred
Ability to travel up to 50%
Seven (7) to ten (10) or more years of related business experience required
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required
GENCO Teammates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO intranet at
