Continuous Improvement Manager
Apply NowCompany: Wausau Supply Company
Location: Schofield, WI 54476
Description:
Description
WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry's leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.
At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.
BENEFITS we offer:
+ 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
+ 9 paid holidays
+ 100% Employee Owned
+ Employee Stock Ownership Program
~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour
+ 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
+ Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Employee Material Purchase Program
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of WSC operations. This role is responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, implementing systems that increase and maintain operational performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and service.
Essential duties and responsibilities (not limited to):
The Continuous Improvement Manager will possess and/or demonstrate the ability to:
Education / Experience:
Working Demands / Physical Requirements:
Reports to:Director of Technical Services
Conclusion: A WSC Continuous Improvement Manager will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an employee cutting across all departments and levels of the organization, the Continuous Improvement Manager will demonstrate communication excellence, politeness, honor, integrity and the willingness to do what our competition will not. The maintenance and growth of WSC is every employee's primary objective.
WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry's leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.
At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.
BENEFITS we offer:
+ 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
+ 9 paid holidays
+ 100% Employee Owned
+ Employee Stock Ownership Program
~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour
+ 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
+ Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Employee Material Purchase Program
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of WSC operations. This role is responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, implementing systems that increase and maintain operational performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and service.
Essential duties and responsibilities (not limited to):
- Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies and initiatives to optimize processes in all areas of the business including manufacturing, distribution, and other support functions.
- Leads cross functional project teams, facilitates Kaizen events, and reports out on results to the Executive leadership team.
- Utilizes industry best practices such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to standardize WSC improvement methodologies and systems to sustain results.
- Creates and conducts trainings to develop continuous improvement mindset and skillset.
- Supports and mentors Managers, Supervisors, professionals, and front-line staff on the application of improvement tools and techniques.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by promoting engagement from all levels in improvement activities.
- Develops, implements, and monitors KPIs for all areas of the organization.
- Maintains positive and productive relationships with individuals and teams inside and outside of the company.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
The Continuous Improvement Manager will possess and/or demonstrate the ability to:
- Demonstrates leadership, high personal standards, and the ability to make critical decisions
- Creativity and the ability to use modern technology in business processes
- Familiarity with up-to-date manufacturing and distribution processes and best practices
- Communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Enthusiasm and have a positive approach to problem-solving
Education / Experience:
- S. Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience and qualifications from an accredited university
- ASQ certification as Certified Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
- Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma program is strongly preferred
- Experience in manufacturing and distributing building products is preferred
Working Demands / Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%)
Reports to:Director of Technical Services
Conclusion: A WSC Continuous Improvement Manager will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an employee cutting across all departments and levels of the organization, the Continuous Improvement Manager will demonstrate communication excellence, politeness, honor, integrity and the willingness to do what our competition will not. The maintenance and growth of WSC is every employee's primary objective.