Director of Lean and Continuous Improvement
Company: OMEGA, Inc.
Location: Boulder
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
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requisition id 10197Do you want to be part of a business that
genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual
accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the
difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the
biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical
innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple
industries.Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for
cleanroom contamination monitoring. With more than 60 patents, we
create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based
decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever-changing
regulatory requirements.The RoleThe Director of Lean and Continuous
Improvement will work with the Senior Management Team to develop,
set the pace, and implement business transformations and continuous
improvement strategies with sensitivity towards the organizational
structure, commercial approach, culture, people, and processes.
Outline direction and deployment of the SBS (Spectris Business
Systems) / Lean framework to ensure consistent and rigorous
application across the business in line with best practice.
Responsible for the successful management and implementation of
business improvement projects/initiatives driving measurable
benefits in line with the strategic plan. Ensuring a successful
cultural implementation of SBS / Lean across the business by
developing an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible team and
building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and
Environmental requirements are adhered to.Specific Job
Responsibilities:
- Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership
with the Management Team and key business stakeholders including
across Spectris.
- Drive the process of standardization, including the rollout of
Lean Standard work.
- Ensure tiered accountability and visual management in working
in business function.
- Understand the SBS 8 core tools / methods and be an excellent
trainer and change management expert and be able to show and bring
people on a journey of improvement.
- Provide project management, analytical and research skills and
expertise.
- Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the
business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry
practice and methodologies.
- Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks,
dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and
forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success.
- Undertake business process analysis, statistical analysis for
improvement projects and to support wider change.
- Lead, define and develop continuous improvement activities
designed to improve performance, such as the planning and running
of lean and Kaizen events.
- Facilitate a strong command of continuous improvement
language.
- Attend various meetings and action/communicate
instructions.
- Produce written reports and make presentations.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
- Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the
department.
- Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any
health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure
the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.People Management
- Set department objectives/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and
review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
- Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and
implement improvement opportunities. This will be especially
important for individuals who are outside your sphere of reporting
line.
- Develop and build a culture of engagement at all levels of the
business to provide a highly energized team which is flexible to
meet the changing needs of the business.
- Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and
record on appropriate systems.
- Develop, implement, communicate, and manage key performance
indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility.
- Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including
management of, and reporting.Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and
external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
- Work as part of the management team to share ideas and improve
operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous
improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to
optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with
quality standards requirements delivery in line with company and
customer requirements.
- Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key
stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the Lean
strategy.
- Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and
potential effects on Lean Manufacturing.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering (or similar)
discipline is required. Masters preferred.
- Master Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent qualification
preferred.
- Background in manufacturing and/or engineering environments
required.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Order to Cash Value-Stream Mapping (VSM) experience
preferred.
- Qualified Trainer is advantageous.
- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team
members.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and
decision making.
- Commercially and financially aware.The Nuts and BoltsLocation -
This is an onsite position with Covid precautions being taken. The
location of this position is in Boulder, CO.Travel - This position
requires travel roughly 25% of the time.Pay Range$140,000 -
$170,000 depending upon experience.Particle Measuring Systems is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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