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MasterBrand Cabinets Inc.

Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement

MasterBrand Cabinets Inc., Beachwood, Ohio, United States, 44122


For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!Job Description

The Sr. CI Manager will work closely with plant and operations leadership to develop and execute lean strategies that build continuous improvement mindset and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role is a hands-on change agent and will facilitate kaizen events, deliver training, and coach and mentor associates at all levels of the organization.This role is remote with up to 75% travel.Responsibilities

Champion the MasterBrand Way Continuous Improvement strategy and provide hands-on support across plantsDeploy sustainable standard leadership and lean tools throughout the organization, including Daily Management, Standard Work, Leadership Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Visual Management, and A3 thinkingUse Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and other similar techniques to identify process improvement and eliminate waste within the organization to achieve significant gainsImplement best practices that adhere to the principles of lean manufacturing.Assist and mentor plant management and Continuous Improvement teams with planning and facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops, and other lean activitiesChampion safety through demonstrated commitment, site-specific safety plans, and targeted MBCI initiativesIdentify and implement new technology, equipment, systems, and/or process improvements that enhance MBCI’s manufacturing platform and drive maximum return on investmentWork with organizational Leaders to build Kaizen funnel and opportunities for improvementProvide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement.Qualifications

BS in Engineering, Business or a related required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred7+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing organizationStrong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvementsDemonstrated highly developed problem solving and project management skillsExperience with facilitation and coaching change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change processExperience with lean manufacturing as demonstrated by project ownership or previous CI roles.Ability to travel up to 75%

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