Manager, Continuous Improvement

About This Role

This management role supports the organization, planning, implementation, and follow-through of continuous improvement initiatives within the company's operating model. It drives a wide range of activities designed to improve on-time delivery and productivity, acting as an internal consultant and catalyst for operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate successful Kaizen and rapid improvement process events with internal and external consultants, customers, and suppliers, with a major emphasis on locally focused improvement
• Provide the support and follow-through required to sustain improvements during events
• Coordinate with senior management to deliver team-based and individual training to support enhanced organizational performance through thorough knowledge and continuous improvement concepts, principles, and practices
• Act as an internal consultant and catalyst to assist individuals and teams in applying continuous improvement principles and techniques to improve operations
• May provide external consulting services to other company or supplier operations
• Coach and support leadership at all levels in meeting business improvement metrics through the application of continuous improvement methods and techniques
• Establish reporting methods to track progress and communication processes to inform the organization of results opportunities
• Facilitate consistent, uniform approaches for visual controls and productivity measurements to be utilized throughout product teams and the factory
• Assist team leaders in team skill and knowledge development to support meeting management goals, project management, improvements, results measurements, problem solving, and related team skills
• Provide overall guidance and consultation focusing on the perfection of continuous improvement techniques
• Identify opportunities for improvements, continually evaluate results, and sustain performance gains
• Assist in the collection of data for tracking improvements
• Coordinate with resource departments to fabricate, install, and implement improvements
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards
• Maintain full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct
• Complete reports and forms, as required
• Represent the business in reporting results and action plans to Senior management and wider CI Function team
• Develop strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company
• Instruct others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management