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J.B. Poindexter

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

J.B. Poindexter, Riverside, California, United States, 92504


Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

Location/Locations covered: Riverside, CA; Portland, OR

, Ehrenberg, AZ

Salary range:

$112,455 - $166,175

How You Will Make an Impact?

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for continuous improvement in an assigned region. This position is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency/improvement opportunities, then leading cross-functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles.

Focus areas include but are not limited to; interval or lead time reduction, reduction of human errors, process re-designs that result in the reduction of the number of steps and eliminate other forms of process waste. Automation opportunities will be identified, documented, and applied where necessary.

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager will also teach and apply Lean Six Sigma principles to achieve self-sustaining processes.

The Nuts and BoltsDocument current processes and propose improved processes through Charters, VSMs, and problem-solving tools.Standardize processes across various business units, developing Standard Operating Procedures, work standards, 5S activities, displaying manufacturing KPIs across all plants.Implement process management/process improvement initiatives following Lean Six Sigma principlesCreate new self-sustaining processes and tracking systems that include identifying and tracking the appropriate manufacturing KPIs, Kaizen activities and savingsAssist in teaching Lean Six Sigma principles to line staff; train others in use of tools and methodologies as part of the improvement project executionLead process changes, improvements, value stream mapping, 5S, financial savings calculation and validationChampion communication across the manufacturing plants and between Morgan and its parent companyFacilitate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectivesCreate Standardized Operating Procedures (Work Instructions and standards); increase workflow efficiency and productivityMentor employees as they apply Lean methodology to problem solving and project executionPublish weekly progress reportsRequired Credentials

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field.Lean / Six Sigma Green belt certification required.5+ years working experience in manufacturing applying Lean manufacturing and problem solving tools3+ years' work experience in Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement activities and financial calculation of savings, budget forecasting, ROI calculation and ration analysis.Trained in Lean Six Sigma Principles (Five S's, Waste Reduction, Error/Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, KAIZEN, Lead Time Reduction)Strong analytical skills and extensive experience in financial calculations of savings and return of the investmentExperience in developing continuous improvement activities in material management and SIOP (Sales Inventory Operating Planning) improvement activitiesExperience in operational performance evaluation (Efficiency/Utilization)Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement methodologiesAbility to travel up to 50%.Preferred Credentials

Black Belt certification highly desiredExperience in the implementation of the Factory of the Future displaying real time information to team members and management staffYou Must Be Able to

Working in an office environment in a seated position a minimum of eight hours per day is required. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.This job occasionally operates in a manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.How We Make an Impact

Celebrating our success as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more!

Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business:

Appreciating the

people

who make our success possible.Acting with

integrity

in all we do.Delivering

results

for our customers.Bringing an unbridled

passion

for our products.Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchTuition ReimbursementPaid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of serviceGenerous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount ProgramPaid Job and Leadership Development training

Morgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the "next step," please visit our careers page - www.morgancorp.com/careers.

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