Manager, Continuous Improvement – Technician Capability

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

📋 Description

• Lead and support manufacturing facilities in the development and ongoing enhancement of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and work management execution.

• Conduct maintenance evaluations at manufacturing sites, pinpoint opportunities, and spearhead the formulation and implementation of improvement action plans.

• Oversee and manage one or more enterprise maintenance systems or standards, which include documentation, training, assessments, and KPIs.

• Direct or assist in maintenance readiness initiatives for new capital equipment and design-for-reliability efforts.

• Offer direction and advice to the Reliability Center of Excellence (COE) and the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) concerning Technician Capability programs at manufacturing facilities.

• Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for enhancement, hold sites accountable, and lead improvement initiatives.

• Gain insight into the current state of Technician Capability training programs across all manufacturing locations.

• Guide all manufacturing sites in the implementation and maintenance of Technician Capability program standards, systems, and best practices.

• Collaborate with manufacturing locations to identify Technician skill gaps and support improvement activities.

• Develop and maintain documentation for the Technician Capability program, including standards, flow charts, and One Point Lessons (OPLs).

• Calculate and publish KPIs for the Technician Capability management program.

• Facilitate a monthly Technician Capability management meeting that includes representatives from all manufacturing sites.

• Organize and lead training events as needed.

• Work in partnership with external Technician Capability management collaborators, including Amatrol, SACA, and VOLT.

• Provide strategic insights on training options, encompassing on-site, local technical college, and online delivery methods.

• Collaborate with HR and Legal teams regarding training funding and grant opportunities.

• Offer support through TEAMS or on-site as required.

• Act as a thought leader and technology expert in Technician Capability management.

• Attend and actively engage in Reliability COE and Engineering meetings and events as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in maintenance roles within a manufacturing setting.

• Strongly preferred experience in maintenance management.

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and parts.

• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.

• Significant experience in developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans.

• Proficient in major predictive maintenance technologies.

• Experience in implementing and managing Technician training programs.

• Familiarity with Amatrol and SACA Technician training programs.

• Working knowledge of SAP for Work Management.

• Working knowledge of SAP for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) storeroom and materials management.

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.

• Familiarity with SharePoint and TEAMS.

• Proficiency in using PowerPoint to create and deliver presentations.

• Comfortable conducting training and presentations for groups of varying sizes and organizational levels.

• Willingness to travel, with a typical requirement of 50%, though it may occasionally reach up to 75%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.

• Wellness incentive program.

• Mental wellbeing support.

• Fitness reimbursement.

• Competitive salary.

• Bonus incentive opportunities.

• Matching 401(k) plan.

• Stock purchase plan.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Employee resource groups.

• On-demand learning options.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Volunteer opportunities.