Alkegen
Continuous Improvement Manager
Council Grove, KS
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationExcelProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
- Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach.
- From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.
Responsibilities
- Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute a site-wide Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with financial and operational goals.
- Drive throughput and capacity improvements by identifying bottlenecks, optimizing workflows, and improving process reliability.
- Create and implement cost savings initiatives delivering Year over Year savings that are verifiable on the plant P&L.
- Lead cross-functional teams using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, A3, 8D).
- Identify inefficiencies and cost drivers and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Implement and sustain layered process audits (LPAs) to reinforce standards and drive accountability.
- Support capital projects by ensuring operational efficiency and risk reduction are built into design and execution.
- Develop and maintain value stream maps to eliminate waste and improve flow.
- Track, validate, and report results of improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong and visible presence on the plant floor
Requirements
- Experience implementing LPAs, conducting Gemba walks, and driving standard work
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization
Nice to have
- Background in industrial, materials, or process manufacturing environments
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.)
- We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact.
- Analyze production and performance data to identify trends, constraints, and root causes.
- Translate CI initiatives into quantifiable cost savings, throughput gains, and operational improvements
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Foster a culture of accountability, standardization, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Skills
- Become fully immersed in the manufacturing process to understand workflows, constraints, and improvement opportunities firsthand.
- Conduct regular Gemba walks to observe processes, engage teams, and identify real-time improvement opportunities.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are updated and standardized following process improvements.
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