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GATX · 3 days ago

Manager Continuous Improvement

Terre Haute, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

4+ years exp

GATX Corporation, an industry leader founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead efforts at one of their large-scale railcar repair facilities. The role focuses on implementing Lean and Six Sigma processes to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital

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 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 solvingTheory of ConstraintsInfluencing skillsCoaching skillsAnalytical skillsChange managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, business or other relevant discipline is required

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