Lean/Continuous Improvement Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lean/Continuous Improvement Manager plans, coordinates, directs and supervises engineering activities associated with Lean Manufacturing Project, capital projects, operation methods, processes, application of new technologies, new equipment installation, training and other technical phases involved in the production of company products. Coach facility management on the implementation of lean initiatives and how to lead a culture change. This role also leads the continuous improvement process in the execution of the Matthews Management System (MMS). This role has a heavy emphasis on Safety as well as Quality, Delivery, and Productivity Improvements and standardization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Lean/Continuous Improvement Manager plans, coordinates, directs and supervises engineering activities associated with Lean Manufacturing Project, capital projects, operation methods, processes, application of new technologies, new equipment installation, training and other technical phases involved in the production of company products. Coach facility management on the implementation of lean initiatives and how to lead a culture change. This role also leads the continuous improvement process in the execution of the Matthews Management System (MMS). This role has a heavy emphasis on Safety as well as Quality, Delivery, and Productivity Improvements and standardization.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Managment or CI related field

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred

• 3+ years progressive industrial/manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1+ years in a leadership role

• Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

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PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.