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Director of Manufacturing Systems & CI

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting
Detroit, MI, United States
Full-time

Director of Manufacturing Systems & Continuous Improvement Summary :

The Director of Manufacturing Systems will coordinate and lead the imolementation of the manufacturing operating system and continuous improvement initiatives for 2 plants in Michigan.

They are responsible for establishing best business practives and implementing the elements of a World Class Manufacturing sytem.

They will also drive waste identification and elimination across the plants and have the ability to work cross functionally with other departments.

Director of Manufacturing Systems & Continuous Improvement Job Responsibilities :

  • Priortize and implement operating system and drive the key elements with demonstrated improvements quarter to quarter
  • Responsible for driving continuous Improvement and delivering manufacturing improvements.
  • Building project plan to CI projects, including resources, timeline, critical paths, etc.
  • Ability to work with and / or manage cross-functional teams to define and plan scope for projects from initiation through implementation and operational transition.
  • Capable of developing and documenting new business processes and / or optimizing existing processes as required.
  • Strong focus on process improvement for Operations.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and quantify their costs and benefits.
  • Utilize Six Sigma, Lean and other process improvement tools.
  • Provides training and mentorship to employees utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
  • Performing gap analysis to identify deficiencies in business processes and recommending adjustments.
  • Linking process deficiencies directly to bottom line impact.
  • Driving resolution of process deficiencies using statistical and financial justification.
  • Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Director of Manufacturing Systems & Continuous Improvement Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) is required.
  • Must have recent experience in a Manufacturing facility. Prefer to have Automotive Industry experience.
  • Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean-Tools and proven track record of implementation.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
  • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma Systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
  • Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
  • Hands-on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM).
  • 4 days ago
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