Continuous Improvement Manager - Lean Manufacturing
Kennametal | |
United States, Alabama, Huntsville | |
7300 Madison Blvd (Show on map) | |
Sep 22, 2024 | |
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2022. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Continuous Improvement Manager - Lean Manufacturing Location - Position can be based either in Huntsville, AL or Rogers, AR. Job Summary The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives at multiple production facilities. They analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and lead kaizen activities to optimize operations and increase efficiency. They will collaborate with plant management to drive alignment, gain support, train personnel and implement improvement initiatives and build lean culture. Lean COMPETENCES
Lean STRATEGIES
Lean GEMBA ACTIVITIES
Global Lean and Region Lean CONTRIBUTION
Lean RESULTS
Core Skills and Qualifications Experience with the following methodologies and practices: FMEA, Kaizen, Lean Tools, 5S, Visual Factory Aids, SMED concepts, VSM, VOC and Poke Yoke Knowledge and practice experience of the following tools:
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Travel: Up to 25% Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As such, it is the policy of Kennametal Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected status, group, or characteristic under federal, state, and/or local law or regulation. It is Kennametal Inc.'s policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. |