[Hiring] Senior Manager, Regional Continuous Improvement @Novolex

Role Description

The Sr. Manager Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (RCIM) drives transformational culture change across multiple plants by deploying Operational Excellence tools, improving processes, and leading effective change management. The RCIM reports to the Director, Continuous Improvement and partners with cross-functional leaders throughout the organization to improve performance, build continuous improvement capability, and sustain measurable results.

This role is accountable for strengthening plant performance across assigned sites by building CI capability, deploying OPX360 standards, coaching leaders and teams, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy the Novolex Operational Excellence (OPX360) system in alignment with business unit strategy and goals, prioritizing initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational results.
• Implement OPX360 principles, processes, standards, and initiatives across assigned facilities to support cultural and organizational transformation.
• Lead, teach, and coach Kaizen events (i.e., VSMs, 5S, standard work, SMED, and TPM) for cells, processes, or facilities to improve performance.
• Lead and participate in recurring lean exercises and cadences such as daily Gemba walks to ensure the assigned facility or facilities meet or exceed customer commitments.
• Develop value stream maps to measure current performance and establish future state targets as wastes are eliminated, leading to improved KPI performance.
• Deliver hands-on CI training and project execution to and with all functional areas to drive continuous improvement culture, including admin, operations, and support functions.
• Manage and sustain productivity and cost savings projects for the assigned operating unit or facilities, ensuring annual savings targets are achieved and weekly updates are provided.
• May be involved in evaluating opportunities for new or existing product design, materials, and/or manufacturing processes to provide best cost and value add to customers.
• May lead or assist in equipment, workspace, and process design optimization to achieve maximum efficiency, providing technical knowledge and training to support lean activities.
• Support team development and performance by building CI capability, promoting employee engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Coach and develop junior CI, process engineering, and other associates at the facility to develop their skill set.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 5 or more years’ Continuous Improvement related experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading and facilitating training and kaizen events to identify and implement improvements (i.e., VSM, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, TPM, A3, PDCA).
• Excellent analytical ability including compilation of data and analysis to generate insights.
• Demonstrated experience leading changes across multiple sites or functions, with the ability to influence leaders and teams without direct authority.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification preferred.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to coach and influence.
• Financial and business acumen, including the ability to review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
• Ability to travel up to 80% to support assigned facilities and business needs.

Requirements

• A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130-180K + bonus + benefits.
• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays and wellness program.