Kiongroup

Global Process Excellence Program Manager

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Sponsorship not specified$122k-$179kDetected 26 days ago

Project ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

This critical position promotes continuous progress, expense reduction, and process standardization across all plants globally.
The role heads Lean efforts and operational excellence activities that align with company aims.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $122,250 - $179,300 at the time of posting.

Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement work across Dematic's global manufacturing network to boost safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
Drive cost savings and productivity efforts, including cycle time reduction, throughput improvements, and labor optimization.
Develop and implement global manufacturing standards, procedures, and performance metrics to support operational consistency and benchmarking.
Support the rollout of common production management systems and operational excellence programs across the manufacturing network.
Coach and develop site teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methods, and continuous improvement techniques.
Support central initiatives and special projects as needed.
Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
Demonstrated ability to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions in manufacturing environments.
Effective communication and collaborator management skills, with the ability to influence and work with partners across all organizational levels.
Ability to coach and develop teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience working across multiple sites or global operations, driving standardization and guideline adoption.

Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Root Cause Analysis.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.

https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $122,250 - $179,300 at the time of posting.
Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Reporting to the Global Manufacturing group in Supply Chain and Operations, it works alongside cross-functional teams to spot opportunities, prioritize projects, and apply lasting changes that improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
What We Are Looking For

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