Continuous Improvement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Enhance performance across the network by implementing established behaviors and activities.

• Monitor and assess performance and compliance with the Gerber Operating Model through reporting tools.

• Address operational challenges at action plan or underperforming stores.

• Facilitate training, consulting, coaching, WOW Ready Assessments, audits, visits, and evaluations.

• Collaborate with market managers, general managers, functional leaders, team leaders, and Division Leadership.

• Implement new strategic initiatives as instructed by DDO.

• Offer project consulting and coaching utilizing continuous improvement methodologies.

• Utilize lean-thinking and continuous improvement tools to achieve enhancements in processes, cost reductions, and productivity targets.

• Design and deliver CI training sessions and lead extensive workshops.

• Provide on-demand expertise in process improvement, problem-solving, and innovation.

• Determine CI objectives and KPIs, assist in project prioritization, and support team capacity planning.

• Examine cost-saving prospects and collaborate with finance and business partners to quantify results.

• Carry out precise, impartial, and consistent audits of the Boyd/Gerber Operating Model.

• Follow up on obstacles, action plans, performance reports, and meetings.

• Prioritize focus areas and schedule audits, visits, and evaluations.

• Communicate insights and concerns with Division Leadership.

• Propel and revitalize the WOW Operating way.

• Travel frequently to markets to uncover continuous improvement opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is required.

• An MBA is preferred.

• At least 8 years of experience in applying Lean Six Sigma techniques, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Experience in project management.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both internal and external customers.

• Proven ability to influence others, including senior leaders.

• Proficient in developing and delivering training content and leading large workshops.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to multitask and adjust priorities.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data, making recommendations based on findings.

• Detail-oriented with robust technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Willingness to travel frequently, being in the market several days per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.

• Two weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

• Six paid holidays each year.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective from Day 1.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching.

• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance.

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance options.

• Opportunities for Continuing Education.

• Annual provision for Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses.

• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend.

• Option for Voluntary Daily Pay.

• Bonus opportunities linked to individual or business initiatives.