Process Improvement Manager
- Reidsville, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analytical thinking - Demonstrates a strong aptitude for utilizing systems and analytical tools. Expert in technical problem-solving, statistical analysis, and critical thinking.
- Results-driven - High level of initiative and self-motivation with excellent organizational skills and keen attention detail and accuracy.
- Natural curiosity - Eager to learn and adapt to new processes, inquisitive by nature, and consistently seeks to ask insightful questions.
- Communication - Exceptional written and vebal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels and departments.
- Project Management - Highley skilled in excuting projects from initation to ensuring timely completion and alignement with business objectives.
- Initiate and lead Plant Process Improvement initiatives.
- Coach and manage project team members to the successful completion of projects.
- Lead and coach managers and supervisors on sustainment of projects.
- Serve as a resource throughout the plant organization to help solve problems and to improve business processes.
- A resource for Lean team leaders and Qualpro project leaders.
- Responsible for identifying problem areas within all areas of the plants and are responsible for coordinating efforts to improve the identified problems.
- Responsible for drafting project documentation and guiding team leaders through the project management cycle.
- Apply various Process Improvement tools and methodologies as needed.
- Perform various Industrial Engineering functions related to operations management, reporting, capital project justification, multiple product lines’ manufacturing budgets, sales analysis, labor analysis, standard cost reconciliation, and various other cost analysis.
- Manage and direct Process Improvement wage and salary employees to optimize their value to the company.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred with a major in Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Textile Engineering or significant level of field related experience.
- PMP certification preferred
- 3-5 years experience in textile production, product development, filament fiber production, and/or color development is strongly preferred.
- Practical application of Lean Six Sigma or related methodologies
- Must be able to interact within and across departments, with all levels of management, customers, and vendors.
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word & PowerPoint)
- Experience with analysis tools a plus
- Ability to travel up to 10% between domestic plant locations as needed.
- Competitive compensation
- Generous vacation & paid holidays
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive medical & health benefits
- Life Insurance
- Free on-site health clinics
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- & more!