Corporate & Site CI Manager

Corporate Site Ci Manager

Our client is an industry leading provider of freight and tank car products and services. With strong YoY performance, they are continuing to grow rapidly while providing critical service, maintenance, and assets to their customers globally. Located in the heart of Chicago, and operating several service shops around the country, they are positioned well for success into the future.

Job Description

Lead projects supporting strategic goals in the form of capital projects, 5S implementation and more. Lead all Kaizen / Lean activities to drive change operationally with sustainable results. Utilize and gather data from site level operations to make informed decisions and implement them globally. Educate and train the business on problem-solving goals through workshops and site visits. Review, manage, and improve key business metrics surrounding quality, safety, delivery and cost reduction. Transform and optimize daily operations both at corporate and at the site / shop level.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelors Degree or higher required - in technical field (Operations Management, Engineering, etc). 5+ years of leadership experience within CI / Lean, multi-site preferred. Experience managing and improving safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics. Project Management experience required, PMP certification a plus. Six Sigma Certification Required, Green Belt minimum. Proven track record of creating and implementing CI / Lean programs, with data / metrics to back it up. Vast ERP and data systems experience - COGNOS And ETO strongly preferred. Willingness to travel up to 35%. Engaging and driven thought leader - ability to train and be trained.

What's On Offer

Salary up to $130,000. Yearly bonus over 15%. Pension plan - vetted after 3 years. 401k plan with match. PTO, Personal Leave, Sick Time. Volunteer opportunities. Life and Disability coverage. BCBS Health Insurance, several options. Paid company holidays and floating holidays. More!