Director Continuous Improvement- Vehicle Group Global

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Galesburg
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description - Director Continuous Improvement- Vehicle Group Global (094795) Job Description Director Continuous Improvement- Vehicle Group Global - ( 094795 ) Description The Director, Continuous Improvement (CI) will develop and deploy CI Strategies in all manufacturing locations within the Vehicle Group. The primary focus is the adoption of all relevant EBS tools - CIF, ELSS, and OpA to optimize manufacturing operational performance and ensure Operations pipeline of talented CI skills across the organization. Lead the CI function within the Vehicle Group:

• Responsible for developing and execution of CI vision/strategy and plans across the Group in alignment with EBS Pull at Group / Regional and Plant level.
• Through hands on approach, deploys Lean, Six Sigma, CIF and Manufacturing Excellence tools and processes in order to drive cost out goals, achieve performance excellence, improve customer satisfaction as measured through Profit Plan and Strategic Plan goals.
• Leads the development of regional capabilities in the area of Continuous Improvement with regards to Lean, Six Sigma and Manufacturing Excellence.
• Identifies and develops functional and leadership talent. Creates the functional OCA for the organization and contributes to the development of the plant manager pipeline.
• Drive towards World Class Metrics and Model Plant status of all manufacturing plants. Essential Functions:
  • Be trained as Master Tool Expert for key ELSS tools and CIF blocks
  • Be certified as OpA Lead assessor for ELSS
  • Lead Vehicle Group EBS Pull
  • Responsible for working with divisional and site leadership and for co-developing the continuous improvement plans within the specified area of responsibility utilizing EBS Pull.
  • Responsible for execution of the key breakthrough continuous improvement projects (key needle mover projects) within the specified area of responsibility, including the achievement of stretch performance goals.
  • Develop Bootcamp Calendar for key value streams to be used for certification purposes.
  • Certify Leant Tool Experts and Lean Tool Leaders based on proven sustainable results 3 to 6 months after event.
  • Coordinate and support the facilitation of top-level training/program and certification on ELSS tools and culture.
  • Champion structured problem solving including the application of PDCA to build organizational capability, shape the culture and get results.
  • Champion Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) tools and processes and use in a disciplined and rigorous way to achieve stretch performance goals while building organizational capability of business and divisional and site CI Resources.
  • Responsible for sustaining the results achieved through follow-up reviews, building of local organizational capability and deployment of Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).
  • Support annual assessments including Operations Assessment (OpA). Identify with divisional and site leadership appropriate Opportunities for Advancement and improvement action plans.
  • Ongoing mentoring, evaluation and development of business and plant CI resources, against the ELSS functional competencies.
  • Responsible for the development of Problem Solving (A3, Six Sigma and Red X). Plan statistical tools competence and resource as required by the businesses in the region.
  • Lead and Support STP, NPD and NPI projects across Vehicle Group
  • Work with IS and Corporate CI to standardize trainings and execution across Eaton. Qualifications Minimum Basic Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
    • Minimum of 12--years of experience in industrial operations environments
    • Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other relevant CI methodology
    • Position has flexibility to be based remotely, however, candidate must reside within 50 miles of an international airport
    • Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship Preferred Qualifications:
      • MBA or other advanced degree
      • Lean Six Sigma strong background and experience
      • Certified Black Belt from an accredited institution
      • Strong Operations background including leading site transformations
      • Digital Mindset
      • Experience as a Plant leader
      • Experience in strategic and annual planning (i.e. EBS PULL)
      • Bi-lingual, English and Spanish Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $174,720 - $240,240 a year. Eligible for an annual performance-based incentive plan with a target at 28% of base salary. We make what matters work. Everywhere you look-from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day-you'll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That's why Eaton is dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We're ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we're committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job : Operational Excellence Primary Location Work Locations : Galesburg MI Loc 13100 E Michigan Ave Warehouse Order - Galesburg Galesburg 49053 Organization : VEH Vehicle Group Job Level : Director Schedule : Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position? : Yes Does this position offer relocation? : Relocation from within hiring country only

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