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GATX · 1 week ago

Manager of Continous Improvement

US-IN-Terre Haute

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

4+ years exp

GATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, providing a dynamic and collaborative environment for its employees. The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead efforts to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency at GATX’s railcar repair facilities, focusing on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Be the champion for Daily Management in the facility in the context of GATX’s “SQDC” management framework. Support/coach/lead DM efforts across all work centers and all levels within the facility and ensure deep understanding and full adoption of SQDC

Lead, deploy, and educate staff in the pursuit of a relentless problem-solving culture in order to achieve goals within the Operations organization by use of all problem-solving methods, including DMAIC and A3 problem solving:

Plan and conduct problem-solving sessions and workshops

Facilitate and empower teams to engage in local problem-solving

Lead Strategy Deployment and Value Stream Mapping efforts

Lead Kaizen/Blitz activities to drive change with sustainable results

Ensure cross functional involvement

Develop ownership for results

Teach others to lead their own events, and build a culture that embraces rapid change at all levels of the organization

Baseline and track/report realized improvements

Ensure improvements are sustained through SPC or similar

Lead special projects and implementation of strategic initiatives for the Operations group, as identified through goal deployment

Use the appropriate Lean / Six Sigma tools as required

Engage and manage cross functional teams which will include Mechanical Repair, Finishing, Inspection, and other work centers in the shop, as well as corporate functions such as Engineering and Quality

The Continuous Improvement Manager interacts primarily with department managers, service center managers and shop floor personnel. The incumbent must also be able to prepare, present, and defend recommendations and decisions to project sponsors and senior management

Qualification

LeanSix SigmaProject ManagementDMAICA3 Problem SolvingKaizenValue Stream MappingRoot Cause IdentificationPlanningOrganizationSystems ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, business or other relevant discipline is required (MBA a plus)

4-8 years' experience in an analytical role or facility management, preferably in Maintenance, Repair, Operations (MRO) or heavy industrial environment

Strong knowledge and experience in applying business improvement practices such as Lean, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints; relevant experience is desirable

Proven experience influencing and persuading without having direct authority

Significant Project management experience

Six Sigma Black Belt certification from accredited institution required

Interpersonal savvy in change management and conflict resolution

The ability to coach and inspire GM's, Plant Managers and staff personnel at all levels with humility

Systems thinking approach

Excellent verbal and written communication

Root cause identification

Planning and organization

Benefits

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.