Continuous Improvement Manager
Albany, NY Area
Operations Team
Summary: This large chemical manufacturing company is looking to find someone who can lead Continuous Improvement initiatives in their Johnstown, NY facility. This plant is going through an expansion, so room for advancement is on the table! The ideal candidate will coach and advance the operations team through efficient continuous improvement approaches. If you see yourself as someone who can contribute to the long-term success of this organization, then do not hesitate to apply!
The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for:
- Locating opportunities to improve different aspects of the workplace such as product quality, cost reduction, safety, and team member development
- Training team members on new CI initiatives and concepts
- Introducing new CI tools and tracking employee response/retention
- Will be the in-house subject matter expert for CI methods such as 5S, process mapping, problem solving, waste elimination, and others
The Continuous Improvement Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (Required) Engineering field is a plus
- At least 5 years' experience in Continuous Improvement
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Lean Six Sigma is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership presence