Continuous Improvement Manager

Catoosa, OK

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

Continuous Improvement Manager

At Kelvion, our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimizing data centers and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionizing refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as "One Kelvion," our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future. Kelvion - Together, We Shape the Future

The Role
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading the continuous improvement initiatives to generate significant value and cost efficiencies.

What you will be responsible for:

Assists in developing, maintaining & communicating a vision & strategy for implementation of comprehensive Lean manufacturing system. Sets expectations for a continuous improvement culture.
Drives Continuous Improvement to quantitatively and qualitatively improve costs, quality and service to achieve business results.
Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training/ workshops to drive cultural change.
Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation.
Carrying out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility.
Develop systematic training, and implement continuous improvement methodologies including but not limited to 6 Sigma, 5S, Lean, overall equipment efficiency (OEE) and others.
Responsible tracking downtime results, improving data integrity and communicate their finding with management to develop improvement plans based on the data collection.
Provide strategic leadership and tactical planning for the technical training.
Work with business leadership to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities to support cost saving programs and future growth.
Review company’s internal processes and procedures, using data-driven problem analysis tools to detect operating issues and assess return-on-investment indicators for on-going projects.
Ability to improve the company’s operating output by preventing or eliminating defects and errors in products.
Ability to improve quality standards in operating activities.
Ability to influence and motivate others.
Responsible for effective project management skills to identify, propose, prioritize and manage process improvement projects that result in improved performance and productivity.
Study processes continually and implement process improvements where effective.
Monitor quality of work performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Plan.
Effective team building skills to enable departments to participate on projects designed to improve processes, eliminate waste and reduce product defects.

About you:

You have a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
You have at least five (5) years general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
You have the ability to help conceptualize & implement the complete manufacturing process, systems and structure.
You are fluent in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing tools, concepts, and methodology.
You have experience in the creation and deployment of Continuous Improvement Goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics.
You have experience using Microsoft Projects and Office Suite.

What we offer YOU:

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

We thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognized, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people's health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance completing an application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

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