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IDEX Continuous Improvement Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a key operational leader for CVI where, in this role, the CI Manager will be responsible for leading, planning, developing, directing and coordinating the facilities continuous improvement strategy, which includes deployment, training and mentoring of the IDEX Operating Model and Continuous Improvement integration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with assigned functional leaders/Value Stream managers to establish priorities in-line with Goal Deployment priorities.
Drive the development of manufacturing strategies, flow optimization for the facility
Drive core functional excellence through implementing: IDEX Operating Model, Lean, Six Sigma, and other world-class operations management techniques
Coordinate operational metric reviews for management and monitoring of balanced scorecard performance and actions on monthly basis
Support Root Cause Counter Measure Process to support Monthly Business Review within the Operating Model
Lead or facilitate projects or events such as Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Value Stream Map (VSM) process, Continuous Flow, Standardization 5S+, Error Proofing, Eliminating Waste, TPM, Pull System, etc.
Provide cost effective manufacturing processes for new product introductions for CVI
Drive standardization on industrialization standard documentations (Process flow charts, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFEMA) activities, and work instructions.
Engage the Business Units, Design Engineering, Operations and other Engineering functions to ensure the effective and on-time launch into Manufacturing within budget with the highest levels of product quality
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution
Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement at a best-in-class industrial/manufacturing organization
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience and managing others
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvement methods, approaches and tools, including strategic management and project management
Ability to demonstrate organizational savvy, motivate and influence matrix teams/resources
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels, tailoring the content and style to the audience as appropriate
Ability to demonstrate a global perspective
Ability to teach, coach and mentor
PREFERRED CRITERIA
Experience with mechanical, electrical and/or automation engineering
Engineered to Order (ETO)/Configure to Order product experience strongly preferred
JD Edwards/Oracle/SAP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience
Experience with Design for Manufacturing, Assembly
Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodology, tool proficiency and problem-solving tools. Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Experience with developing and implementing manufacturing processes
Experience with the 80/20 Principle/Methodology
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND TRAVEL:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the business unit’s facilities.
Must be able to travel locally by car or plane. Position may occasionally require up to 5% to 10% of out of town/overnight travel.
**The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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Job Family: Operations
Business Unit: CVI