Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Summary

Lead the deployment, implementation and management of the on-site Operational Excellence improvement plan.  This includes defining the appropriate metrics, expectations, programs, procedures and management systems to drive improved productivity in operations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with all the site Operations Departments, Department Managers, Operators, Maintenance Managers, and other leaders to deploy OPEX Strategy. This includes prioritization, mentorship, execution and project management. 
• The Continuous Improvement Manager is fully accountable for delivering improvements in productivity, quality, cost performance, delivery and capacity.
• Strong use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.  Aligns productivity efforts with and support company wide and OPEX Strategy 
• Support Huber efforts to meet or exceed our EHS&S, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance expectations.
• Accountable and responsible in meeting the site’s short and long term objectives and annual targets while ensuring consistent alignment with Business/Operational needs.
• The Site Continuous Improvement Manager will report to the Global Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement.
• Work with site production departments to develop, implement and lead the site productivity improvement plans and OPEX Strategy.  This includes coaching, hands-on deployment and training to build bench strength and promote engagement.
• Ensure that the appropriate key metrics are in place at all levels of 
• Mentor and enable site resources at a tactical and strategic level in adherence to OPEX Strategy to drive productivity and culture change
• Serve as an enabler in using Lean Six Sigma tools and Problem Solving methodologies are used as part of daily operations. 
• Integrate new technology into the site productivity improvement plan (including process control and automation). Work with engineering and capital coordinators to develop capital investments that provide improvements to site productivity.
• Standardized site operational processes and performance to eliminate / reduce waste, variability and errors.
• Work closely with site manager and local dealership on strategy deployment, change management and capacity management.
• Support and participate in various productivity and improvement efforts with the network of Huber plants.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• B.S.  Degree in Engineering, Science or other technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of industry experience preferably in Operations, Manufacturing or Process Improvements.
• Past experience as Process or Production Engineer is a plus
• Extensive knowledge and experience in using lean tools and principles.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and project management skills.  
• Must be a very capable leader and an effective change agent in all levels and functions of the local organization.  
• Self-motivated, data driven, scientific problem solver and the ability to make independent and informed decisions
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing).
• Extensive knowledge of various productivity metrics/processes
  • Plant capacity and throughput
  • Product yield and quality
  • Improvement of cost structure
  • Energy systems
  • Workforce optimization
  • Manufacturing process technologies applied on site