Arcosa, Inc. Belen , NM 87002
Posted 2 weeks ago
Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Belen, NM plant. In this role, you will drive sustainable continuous improvements for the Belen location, delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and cost; while building cultural change throughout the organization. The CI Manager works closely with each plant's leadership and department employees to achieve results. This position requires strong technical lean manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for operations excellence to be successful.
Location: Belen, NM
What You'll Do:
Implement operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies that directly tie in with the site's KPIs (measurable results and sustainment will be tied in with performance reviews)
Lead and facilitate data-driven Kaizen events to identify constraints drive sustainable improvements and work closely with plant personnel
Lead and facilitate events to identify and systematically reduce all forms of waste.
Develop and execute improvement action plans with specific owners and completion dates
Develop a Lean Culture within the facility engaging individuals from the shop floor up
Develop tracking tools and measures to support key KPI initiatives such as increasing efficiency, throughput/capacity, and reducing shop cost per unit rates
Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives
Create best practices to leverage resources across all facilities better
Provide and teach CI tools to team members
Build a CI culture across the organization
Assist in the development and implementation of capital projects, including equipment feasibility studies, working with key stakeholders
Guide staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Engineering, Math, Science, Business, or Operations preferred)
Minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment with at least two (2) years in a people management capacity
Minimum of three (3) years of Continuous Improvement experience required
Extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities
Self-starter who can easily engage other individuals across all jobs and responsibilities within the plant and organization
Strong application knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and related Continuous Improvement tools
Knowledge of Lean Daily Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Kanban, 8 wastes, TPM, and SMED changeover reduction
Working Conditions:
Full-time position
Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds which operate 3 shifts and frequent weekend shifts
This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.
About Us:
Arcosa, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a growth-oriented manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets.
At Arcosa we are unified in our commitment to build a better world. To accomplish our vision, we advance a safety-focused and Environmental/Social/Governance-driven culture by remaining steadfast to our Value Statements:
We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented.
We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest and Fair.
We make things happen by being Agile, Driven and Passionate.
We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated and United.
We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry!
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