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Purpose Statement: The Continuous Improvement Manager, reporting to the Site GM or Site Operations Leadership will support deployment of the roadmap for the Plexus’ Operational Excellence Strategy in their site. Provide leadership and direction to the site and service center resources responsible for leading lean six sigma methodology throughout the organization, Lead and implement CI Metrics in the site such as: Education, Cultural Enablers and Transformation Cost improvements.
The Continuous Improvement Manager is to be a key member of the SLT.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Ensure alignment of all Operational Excellence activity with the Strategic goals of the business by leading Operational Excellence initiatives in their home site. Ensure I4.0 and Digital Tools alignment in the site.
- Deploy the PSOE - Plexus System of Operational Excellence as standard work across home sites. Feedback Operational Excellence proposals to the Regional CI DIR & Global C.I. Leadership.
- Lead the business analysis of proposed projects and appropriately prioritize projects against organizational needs.
Lead Site BEST Program engagement. - Facilitate site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
- Develop, update, and own site Operational Excellence processes, metrics and any associated tools ensuring standard work alignment globally and regionally.
- Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience.
Other Qualifications:
- Technical Degree or equivalent. Lean Six Black Belt Certification from BQF (British Quality Foundation) or ASQ (American Society for Quality) OR equivalent from Motorola or GE. Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized equivalent.
- 10-years experience in Industry in Technology, Supply Chain or Operations roles.
Physical Requirements:
- N/A
Travel Requirements:
- N/A
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.