LZB
Continuous Improvement Manager
Dayton, TN
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Process ImprovementLeadershipProblem Solving
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About the role
- This includes supporting the day-to-day operations of the furniture processes and monitoring progress of process improvement, resource identification and allocation.
- Consolidate Continuous Improvement processes and ideas between each facility and streamline them towards one joint goal.
- Assist Operations in the training of operators on new procedures, oversee all projects campus wide, assuring that they are meeting objectives and projected savings.
Responsibilities
- Manage and allocate resources within the department, including Engineering, Continuous Improvement and Time Study.
- Support plant production of existing product lines with a focus on eliminating DTFs while identifying and implementing best lean practices improving the processes.
- Establish, manage, and enforce the standard operating processes for all operations within the business.
- Provide multiple levels of training for all department team members: lean training, quality training, team building, cross training, etc., assisting each team member in growing individually in preparation for further advancement.
- Facilitate individuals or teams through a formal problem solving methodology and develop a prioritizing system for problem solving initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience including 3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent
- Travel Required: Up to 10%
- Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk and lift - up 20 pounds.
- Seldom required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance, reach overhead, pull, push or lift - up to 50 pounds.
- OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.
Compensation
- Perform annual reviews for all immediate reports.
Benefits
- Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
- 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
- Paid time off includes:
Company info
- At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.
- At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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