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Thomson Power Systems · 13 hours ago

Senior Continuous Improvement Leader

New Berlin, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Thomson Power Systems is a global industrial manufacturer, and they are seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence at their New Berlin, WI site. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement methodologies and achieve key performance indicators while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

ElectronicsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with EHS manager to maintain a safe work environment that is compliant with all regulations and drive focus on leading environmental health and safety (EHS) metrics and continuous improvement initiatives that promote safety

With the leadership team, partner to understand the current site business objectives and financial targets, develop a vision for the site's future operational/growth needs and implement a plan to achieve those outcomes

Provide subject matter expertise across the organization by partnering with functional, business and site leaders to assess current processes and identify process/performance gaps and improvement opportunities

Lead and implement process improvement across the value stream to drive SQDCG measures utilizing lean concepts. Key Concepts: Lean Conversion (5S, flow, standard work, tools/materials at point of use & visual management), visual factory, single (best) piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvement techniques, defect reduction and effective daily management

Manage a robust Regal Business System review process for selecting, scoping and prioritizing improvement initiatives (i.e. Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects and CI Talent) to achieve goals

Recognized as a leader with the ability to identify, diagnose and solve even the most complex business problems utilizing a fact-based, team-oriented and structured approach

Coach, mentor, and train site/functional members on continuous improvement methods based on Subject Matter Expertise

Drive and exemplify a positive attitude in the face of adversity to solve problems and align a team around effective problem solving

Skilled and experienced in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies and tactics

Serve as a vital resource and coach for guiding process improvement and Regal Business System deployment across the business. Lead and exemplify the culture of continuous improvement across the organization

Effectively engage, coach and communicate with all levels of the organization

Energize and engage the organization to progress in long term improvement actions while meeting today's business performance needs. Balance strategy and tactics, helping the organization evolve and achieve its growth ambitions

Ability to work as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business. Garner followership across the organization to progress the transformation to achieve the future state

Analyze and assess business metrics (SQDCG and financials) and processes across the business to develop impactful improvement strategies

Ability to accurately assess key business metrics, trends and situations from a “general manager’s” point of view

Identify, coach and engage talent across the business to leverage RBS Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies to support their professional advancement and improve the business's operational performance

Optimize the talent within the organizational structure and foster an environment to promote individual and team growth

Train, mentor and build continuous improvement skill and philosophies across the organization with key stakeholders

Knows what good looks like and has the ability to coach and develop a team

Qualification

Continuous Improvement toolsLean Deployment ExperienceCritical thinkingBachelor's degreeIndustrial Industry experienceCoachingMentoringTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical field. Advanced degree preferred

Minimum of 7 years related work experience

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited University

Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, & Problem Solving

Ability to lead and teach a site with a bias for action and a say-do mindset

Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions

Demonstrates the Regal Rexnord Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency