Continuous Improvement Manager - Los Angeles, CA.

Continuous Improvement Manager

The Continuous Improvement Manager is an integral part of the site leadership team and having the ability to work and influence across all levels of the organization will be critical to the success of this role. This position is responsible for driving a culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering on business goals and objectives. They will also provide detailed instruction and guidance on corporate Lean initiatives while executing continuous improvement initiatives. These initiatives will be achieved using various methods such as Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, Waste identification / elimination and other Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Defines requirements for operations and ensures the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements & customer expectations
• Assist in facilitating Lean activities, including Kaizen events, Lean training events, standardization implementation, value-stream mapping, and CIR development sessions
• Ensures developmentally productive environment for all employees
• Administers and communicates company policies, goals, strategies, and vision
• Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization
• Responsible for advancing company metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale)
• Develops, models, and coaches' Lean applications
• Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training & development, and performance discussions
• In addition, the CI Manager will lead the development of a yearly site Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive standardization and sustainability across the site.
• Performs administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports, and newsletters
• Mentors, coaches, and trains various levels throughout the company

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Pay Range : $108,900.00 - $195,900.00

Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.