Hirewell
Business Process Improvement Manager
Hirewell, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
About the role:
The lean manufacturing manager provides oversight over the business process improvement (lean) team. Responsible for the overall improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes, team development and to ensure compliance to a standardized approach. Employs lean methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives.Strategic alignment with production, quality, finance, and other key stakeholders to implement lean manufacturing projects.Mentor and coach teams and coordinate continuous improvement efforts.Develop business plans for capital projects to outline ROI.Present capital project plans to senior and executive leadership.Collaborate with engineering, programming, and operations to explore new machining technology and acquire new advanced CNC machines integrated with automated solutions.Lead continuous improvement, Kaizen, SMED, and other lean events to reduce equipment setup time, improve inefficient processes, and implement other cost reduction initiatives.Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success.Participate in Gemba/morning market walks and act on escalations by implementing engineering solutions.Input and hold responsibility for lean manufacturing budgets.A change agent leader following proper engineering change management processes.Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.Communicate with CNC programmers, production management, machinists, operators, and engineering to achieve solutions to both capacity planning and quality level.Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.Position RequirementsBlack Belt in Six Sigma preferred, not required.Must have Lean/Six Sigma experience.10-15+ years manufacturing experience.5+ years applying lean fundamentals in a manufacturing environment.2+ years supervising direct reports.Knowledge of machining fundamentals and processes. CNC Programming experience not required.Must wear required safety equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses (provided).Occasional outdoor exposure to hot, cold, and/or damp weather.Daily exposure to dusts, fumes, metal chips, and odors from an industrial environment.Equal Pay Act StatementWe aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.Equal Pay Act RangeAnnual Salary Range is $99,500 to $148,900 plus benefits and incentive plans.
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The lean manufacturing manager provides oversight over the business process improvement (lean) team. Responsible for the overall improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes, team development and to ensure compliance to a standardized approach. Employs lean methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives.Strategic alignment with production, quality, finance, and other key stakeholders to implement lean manufacturing projects.Mentor and coach teams and coordinate continuous improvement efforts.Develop business plans for capital projects to outline ROI.Present capital project plans to senior and executive leadership.Collaborate with engineering, programming, and operations to explore new machining technology and acquire new advanced CNC machines integrated with automated solutions.Lead continuous improvement, Kaizen, SMED, and other lean events to reduce equipment setup time, improve inefficient processes, and implement other cost reduction initiatives.Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success.Participate in Gemba/morning market walks and act on escalations by implementing engineering solutions.Input and hold responsibility for lean manufacturing budgets.A change agent leader following proper engineering change management processes.Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.Communicate with CNC programmers, production management, machinists, operators, and engineering to achieve solutions to both capacity planning and quality level.Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.Position RequirementsBlack Belt in Six Sigma preferred, not required.Must have Lean/Six Sigma experience.10-15+ years manufacturing experience.5+ years applying lean fundamentals in a manufacturing environment.2+ years supervising direct reports.Knowledge of machining fundamentals and processes. CNC Programming experience not required.Must wear required safety equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses (provided).Occasional outdoor exposure to hot, cold, and/or damp weather.Daily exposure to dusts, fumes, metal chips, and odors from an industrial environment.Equal Pay Act StatementWe aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.Equal Pay Act RangeAnnual Salary Range is $99,500 to $148,900 plus benefits and incentive plans.
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