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Armstrong World Industries · 1 day ago

Continuous Improvement & Quality Manager Job

Millwood, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Armstrong World Industries is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative architectural applications. The Continuous Improvement & Quality Manager leads productivity initiatives and strategic planning for plant operations, ensuring quality assurance and driving process improvements to achieve operational excellence.

Building MaterialHome RenovationManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the productivity process, strategic planning, and execution of key initiatives for Plant Operations

Assist with achieving plant goals in outside sales volume, mix, and pricing

Develop productive relationships with internal and external customers

Key deliverables include driving a focused company wide manufacturing strategy to improve plant reliability, scrap, and productivity

Develops an assortment of projects and initiatives that align with achieving full safety, quality, delivery, & cost KPIs that support our productivity and growth targets

Manage own organization; guide and advise personnel in interpretation of Plant and Company policies

Help resolve non-routine personnel problems

Oversee the continued evolution, development, and execution of plant quality and process engineering functions, such as the daily board reviews, Q&S reviews, technical and quality assessments, and quality performance and attainment

Manage customer complaints/claims and lead problem-solving efforts to resolve issues

Develop and lead the plant’s Lean and Continuous Improvement strategy with a focus on manufacturing excellence, and process capability

Drive the plant’s Lean transformation and related efforts, including daily Gemba Walks, Quality Dashboard Reviews, VST sessions, Driving MDI and HOP, and creation and use of Standard Work

Recommend and provide leadership support to the implementation of new process improvement projects related to safety, process effectiveness and cost

Keep abreast of technical developments and advances in appropriate fields and recommend their application where advantageous

Understand and implement digital tools to expand the capability and accuracy of manufacturing processes driving manufacturing efficiency and enabling rapid innovations

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingProcess ImprovementProject ManagementChemistryQuality AssuranceCross-Functional LeadershipAnalytical SkillsDigitalization SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, quality, engineering or related discipline

5+ years of manufacturing experience

Proven experience leading technical and cross-functional teams

Strong facilitation and project management skills

Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and practical experience applying Lean Manufacturing or process improvement principles to enable organizational transformation

Preferred

Master's degree

5+ years of plant chemistry, process engineering, and quality assurance experience

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification

Lean certification

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Prescription drug

Life insurance

401k match

Long-term disability coverage

Vacation and sick time

Company

Armstrong World Industries

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Armstrong World Industries is a producer of flooring products and ceiling systems.

Founded in 1860

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.armstrongceilings.com

H1B Sponsorship

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