Continuous Improvement Manager

1 dia atrás


Porto, Portugal WireCo WorldGroup Tempo inteiro

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

**Job Description**:
The Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM) - Synthetics is a critical role in LEP’s journey to drive a best-in-class operating system. This position will implement all OPEX roadmaps currently being prepared. The CIM will lead by example all aspects of the WireCo Business System (WBS) including the Behaviors - teamwork, accountable, self-aware, noble intent, determined, transparent, and curious.

**Position Summary**

The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for measuring existing processes with the overall goal of improving manufacturing velocity to improve profitability and cash utilization of the Company. In order to succeed, this role will utilize appropriate operational excellence (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.) tools to accomplish these goals.
- This position would be based in Maia, at one of our manufacturing locations. Domestic travel will be required approximately 35% of the time._

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Find, develop and implement opportunities to drive velocity improvements within WireCo’s manufacturing and distribution facilities
- Work with site leaders to create culture of continuous improvement through an action-based approach
- Directly lead and manage approved operational improvement projects ensuring committed results are achieved and new practices are maintained
- Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S, Visual Management, waste reduction, etc.
- General concept education for labor force
- Collaborate with global colleagues in order to share best practices and support the overall strategy of the WireCo Business System (WBS)
- Implement and manage continuous improvement tools.

**Qualifications**:
University degree in Engineering

Experience in similar roles

English required (spoken and written)

Active driver’s license

Proficiency with continuous improvement tools and methodologies: Lean management, Six sigma, TPM, Smed and 5’S

Additional Information
- Residence in Maia (preferable)



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