Job Information
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Continuous Improvement Manager in Pella, Iowa
Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Job Summary
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
Are you the type of person who likes to develop and implement continuous improvement strategies? In this role you will promote and support lean activities and the development of a lean culture by leading, defining, and developing strategic activities for continuous improvement initiatives while following and helping establish standards across the company. We're looking for team members with process improvement knowledge and the ability to understand problems from a customer's perspective and produce a mutually acceptable result leading to improved quality for the customer and efficiency in the process.
What
You'll
Do
1.
Develop strategic plan for
k
aizen events and
use of
supporting resources
with plant leadership
.
2.
Identify
opportunities for
standard processes, improved flow, waste elimination and managing for daily improvement (MDI) activities
in support of operations
and business process
performance improvements
.
3.
Develop plans for the
implementation of Lean principles
in all areas of
operations
and business environments
to improve the flow of
material and
information,
d
evelopment of
processes
,
technology
and
operations
performance.
4.
Train and mentor
operations leadership
on Lean practices including
standard work, 5S, problem solving
and waste
elimination.
5.
Teach the
use of proven change management
and project management
practices
to operations
and business
leadership
.
What
We're
Looking For
-
Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration
,
Engineering
, or other related field with a minimum of seven years of related experience
and at least three years of
those years in a leadership role
; and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to motivate, develop and support a broad team with varied priorities and needs.
-
Knowledge of
lean manufacturing practices
, scientific method, logical thought process, lean principles, and business software.
-
Ability to provide informative and professional
assistance
when working with the public/customers and co-workers and
maintain
positive interpersonal relationships which encourage
openness.
-
Ability to influence others without formal authority. Partners well across functions and groups in all areas of the business. Able to effectively negotiate and discuss areas of concern.
-
Demonstrate effective and professional presentation techniques and skills, strong leadership, teambuilding and motivating skills and
abilities.
-
Ability to
teach problem solving
from a customer's perspective leading to improved
quality for the customer and efficiency in the process.
Travel
- Occasional travel is expected of this position.
Work Location
HYBRID: Some of a team member's day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at
.
Interested? We'd love to get to know you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.