KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation · 18 hours ago
Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager
Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKYOCERA AVX Components Corporation is seeking a Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. The role involves assessing current business processes, managing critical projects, and executing training to enhance quality and eliminate waste.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Scott Seation, CSP
Responsibilities
Manage implementation of critical software platforms:
MPTotal for maintenance management (preventive, corrective, and predictive activities)
InfinityQS for statistical process control (SPC) (real-time SPC, statistics, investigative analysis)
Minitab Analytics and Engage (continuous improvement tools and data analysis)
Collaborate with Divisional and Plant Quality and Engineering Representatives to determine learning gaps as they relate to Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving; evaluate, develop, and implement tools, processes, and methods for determining and executing improvement opportunities to meet the needs of the business
Establish and document processes that support the continuous improvement program initiatives; develop and execute training using external and internal platforms, including classroom and web-based methods
Design, improve, and promote the continuous improvement software to meet the needs of the continuous improvement program, working with all facilities, to align business directives and global manufacturing differences to software options
Manage communications for Corporate Quality related to continuous improvement initiatives, such as new policies, training, or news events using approved communication platforms
Manage the global Infinity QS team to monitor the SPC software implementation and continued support of all participating facilities to ensure effective data collection and analytics
Act as the system administrator for MPTotal to standardize and manage corporate level templates and functions, and support interface with the system working with the plants and IT for configuration requirements including API
Provide metrics and reports related to the health of the continuous improvement program to management and customers at a defined frequency
Provide statistical analysis and root cause investigation support for escalated issues at a division or plant level as assigned
Mentor certified continuous improvement personnel through training and completion of projects, and Divisional Quality Representatives to the required Quality and Continuous Improvement policies, procedures, and tools so they can support their Division locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree at a minimum
At least 7 years related Continuous Improvement experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with Lean and Kaizen events
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPMs)
Detail oriented and Quality focused with strong organization, persuasion and negotiation skills
Ability to present information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization and global locations
Ability to develop policies, procedures, and training for a global audience
Self-starter, motivated, team focused and results driven
Assertive, solutions focused, strategic and statistically oriented
Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding corporate goals
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional interpersonal skills
Seven to ten years of progressive responsibility in a line or staff function of a complex manufacturing operation, with minimum of three years' experience in managing and/or developing people
Ability to Travel globally up to 50% as needed
Preferred
Graduate degree
Experience in Lean Six Sigma, certified Black Belt, Master Black Belt
Experience with Red X, certified Apprentice, Journeyman
Two to three years of proven results of change management
Experience with Smartsheet and InfinityQS
Company
KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation
KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future.
10001+ employees
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