Process Improvement Manager

We are seeking a Process Improvement Manager in Reidsville, NC.

How will you play an integral role?

The Process Improvment Manager will drive process improvement initiatives to enhane operational performance, reduce cost, and improve quality.

This role works closely with all business units, with a primary focus on plant operations, to successfully optimize and streamline business processes.

What is essential for success?


* 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. 

Key Responsibilities 


* 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.

Are you qualified for the position?

 Education


* 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

Experience


* 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

Skills/Abilities 


* Must be able to interact within and across departments, with all leve...