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Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

Transco Railway Products Inc.
$107,000 - $140,000 a year
Chicago, Illinois
Full time
2 weeks ago
Transco

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

WHO WE ARE:
Transco Railway Products, Inc., has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the rail car industry. We have earned a reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (Regional CI Manager) is responsible for partnering with Corporate Business Leaders and Plant Management Teams to develop and execute long-term growth and continuous improvement strategies. They will support multiple sites on various improvement initiatives, solving complex operational problems, optimizing time standards, eliminating production waste, building lean leadership capability, and assisting in capital projects through the AFE process (Approval for Expenditures).
Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:
  • Work with each operations team at corporate and site levels to develop the strategic action list for the year.
  • Lead large cross functional initiatives related to the development and delivery of the next generation of high-performance operating systems that have a network-wide impact.
  • Assist leadership teams in the planning, development, coordination, support, and execution of high impact (immediate and long term) improvement plans for effective and sustainable cost saving initiatives.
  • Act as a change agent leader in instilling a Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement culture at each site and in related areas of the company.
  • Coach and mentor employees on the practical application of lean manufacturing systems and CI initiatives.
  • Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex processing efficiency problems.
  • Review plant data to identify impactful operational opportunities and drive process improvements include time studies, workflow, standard operating procedures, and proposing equipment upgrades.
  • Collaborate with various teams to generate high quality, cost effective solutions in short periods of time, and simultaneously manage multiple projects while effectively influencing internal business partners.
  • Support capital projects as needed – design, quotes, and help manage AFE through completion.
  • Provide input for development of the capital budget for each site.
  • Participate in and support quality projects and initiatives to ensure that the company achieves its goals.
  • Develop and maintain a rigorous training methodology for lean skills (5S, DMS, RCA, etc.) to support lean culture development.
  • Mentor and lead individuals toward lean belt certification.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of related work experience in a lean manufacturing/repair environment with supervisory leadership skills.
  • 3+ years’ experience working with employees at all levels on Lean/CI improvement methodologies.
  • Experience leading or supporting multiple sites required. Experience deploying transactional lean, manufacturing lean, and variation reduction methodologies.
  • Strong project management: can set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Tenacity for identifying opportunities for improvements and developing solutions.
  • Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, and uses.
  • Management and team-building experience.
  • Ability to travel 50% of the year across North America.
  • Salary Range: $107,000 - $140,000
DISCLAIMER:
Please note the duties listed are not set for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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