Continuous Improvement Manager

WHO WE ARE

We’re a global team of over 25,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: Lead and develop a team of Continuous Improvement professionals. Responsible for all aspects of team leadership and development: recruiting, career development, assignment to project roles, and advancing individual and group processes and capabilities. Utilize Lean Sigma knowledge, business-savvy and project management skills to successfully lead internal improvement projects, realizing tangible value for the organization and Plexus customers.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Lead the continuous improvement strategy development, implementation, and transformation process and drive continuous improvement into all areas of the business.
• Lead the business analysis of proposed projects and appropriately prioritize projects against organizational needs.
• Manage continuous improvement health metrics for the organization including measures, goals, and progress toward goals and actively partner with business leadership to develop remediation plans for any areas identified as needing improvement.
• Develop, update, and own continuous improvement processes, metrics and any associated tools.
• Provide project management leadership and direction to continuous improvement project teams, including developing, managing and communicating project schedules; facilitation of team meetings and communications; and tracking project progress and financial status.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Foster and actively cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization through coaching and mentoring, promotion and practical implementation of the Lean Sigma philosophy, support of and direct participation in continuous improvement activities, application of the tools (including but not limited to A3, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, etc.), and development of curriculum based education/learning.
• Function as a change agent to aid in the cultural transformation of the organization.
• Acquire and develop great talent, build a high-performing team aligned to business needs and strategic capabilities growth.
• Provide effective career coaching and mentorship. Proactively identify growth opportunities to advance the careers of employees within Plexus. Identify and develop leaders to ensure healthy leadership succession
• Expand and grow group capabilities through recruiting and retaining talent aligned to business need, establish and achieve goals for capability growth, provide training opportunities, and improve continuous improvement processes.
• Manage team performance: Set appropriate goals and objectives, conduct effective and productive performance discussions and evaluations, provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Work with multi-level leadership teams to clearly understand business objectives and priorities to assure continuous improvement efforts and goals are in alignment with the rest of the organization.
• Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated ~25%

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required; an MBA degree is preferred.
• Eight (8) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of related experience is preferred.
• Two (2) years of Project Management experience preferred.
• Experience in training executives, champions or Black Belts in Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in leading a cultural transformation in a service industry is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated mastery of lean and six sigma concepts
• Possess an overall understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess strong project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to create effective schedules and resource estimates
• Ability to manage teams and tasks to schedule and budget
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong decision-making, change management and leadership skills
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Work Environment:

• The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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