Planning and Continuous Improvement Manager

As part of the management team, the Planning and Continuous Improvement Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring the performance and planning of manufacturing specifications and continuous improvement process in-order-to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

• Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating.
• Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports.
• Develops processes and methods for manufacturing procedures.
• Uses the Seco Production System as a backbone to continuous improvement and a standard to reach.
• Coordinates and follow-up workflow in manufacturing processes.
• Builds and maintains a continuous improvement structure, including driving a continuous improvement committee with all relevant participants.
• Supports plant with structure and tools to drive the continuous improvement process.
• Develop plans to train plant employees to ensure continuous improvement on tools and processes.
• Supervises, manages, educates, develops, and grows personnel to ensure for a competent workforce

• Bachelor’s degree and/or related operations experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role
• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Data analytic skills and experience
• Detailed oriented
• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, CAD and System Applications and Products (SAP) software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills