Continuous Improvement Manager

COMPANY:Master Brand CabinetsLOCATION:US-IN-JasperSTATUS:Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY:Engineering CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT:RecruiterEMAIL:Apply by Email ADDRESS:47547REFERENCE CODE:3489 JOB DESCRIPTION Continuous Improvement Manager Job Description:At MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., we value our employees as one of our most important assets. Our success has been achieved through the commitment and dedication of our 13,000 team members. But, don’t just take our word for it -- the Fortune Brands family, including Moen, Titleist, MasterLock, Foot-Joy, Therma-Tru and Jim Beam, has been honored as one of “America’s Most Admired Companies” for eleven years in a row. A great opportunity with MasterBrand Cabinets could exist for you as the Continuous Improvement Manager at our corporate headquarters located in Jasper, IN.Position Summary:Implement proven best practices across the network of MBCI operations through effective project management, mentoring, coaching and facility hand-off. Support local management teams in the development and implementation of Lean/Continuous Improvement projects. Facilitate change activity including kaizen events and training workshops.Responsibilities: Champion MasterBrand Production System strategy and provide hands-on support and any necessary training during implementation Lead effort to implement best practices across plants and/or divisions, ensuring adherence to the principles of lean manufacturing Assist and mentor plant management and CI teams with planning and facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops and other lean activities Coach and train plant leaders in lean manufacturing and problem-solving principles Follow up with operations ensuring successful implementation of Future State plansClick here to apply via the Master Brand Cabinets Career Opportunity PortalJob Experience:Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or other comparable engineering degree, or related, or equivalent experience• Preferred: minimum of 5 years experience in various manufacturing/operations roles• 1-2 years of successful experience with lean manufacturing• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written)• Highly developed problem solving and project management skills• Consultative skills• Ability to deliver training to large groups – experience preferred• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills• Familiar with diverse manufacturing processes• Demonstrated capability to learn product lines and manufacturing processes• Proven ability to work in a team environment• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes?)• Negotiation and selling skills to support change management• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks• Demonstrated conflict management skills• Ability to setup, track and document results as required• Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 40% (approximately 8 nights /month)MasterBrand Cabinets offers competitive compensation and benefits,including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, tuition reimbursement and medical/dental/vision insurance.Great Brands. Great People. Great Future.EOE / Drug Free WorkplaceMinimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: NoneThis company may offer relocation assistance. MasterBrand Cabinets offers competitive compensation and benefits,including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, tuition reimbursement and medical/dental/vision insurance. Great Brands. Great People. Great Future. EOE / Drug Free Workplace LEARN MORE ABOUT MASTERBRAND CABINETS| CLICK HERE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES|SEND THIS JOB TO A FRIEND