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.
• 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 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.
• 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
• Mentor and enable site resources at a tactical and strategic level in adherence to HAM OPEX Strategy to drive productivity and culture change
• Serve as an enabler in using Lean Six Sigma tools and Problem-Solving methodologies 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 leadership 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

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of industry experience in Manufacturing environment, within Operations, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement responsibilities.
• 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 (e.g. PDCA, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing).   Black Belt training and certification is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of various productivity metrics/processes
  • Plant capacity and throughput
  • Product yield and quality
  • Improvement of cost structure
  • Energy systems
  • Workforce optimization

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.