Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager

Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

ONE WESTFALL

Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers' business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

ALL IN.

This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company's commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers' challenge.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager

Position: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Ansonia, CT

Manager: No

Reports to: Sr. Director of CI Operations

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Lead and implement continuous improvement (CI) culture throughout the organization while being responsible for the identification, prioritization, and implementation of CI projects and training. Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of a team- based servant leadership approach, strong technical knowledge, and proper use of continuous improvement tools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and safety awareness within their area of responsibility.
• Support and enforce all plant safety policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• The job will require travel to several operations in the US working with plant CI and operations teams to evaluate, develop and implement facilities and work cell CI projects.
• Under the guidance from the Managing Director and working with other members of the Westfall CI Team chartering new continuous improvement projects.
• Review process value stream mapping and recommend staffing levels, materials, machines, methods and performance metrics (measurements) to ensure an effective operation.
• Identify and champion opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvements, etc.
• Fairly and consistently adhere to all Company and Plant procedures, work rules and guidelines.
• Work with Operations to build training content and organize training sessions as needed.
• Work with outside technical vendors to develop and source possible automation or material conveyance equipment required to improve processes. Including the sending and evaluating of RFQ's'
• Communicate methods, changes, scheduling, etc. as appropriate and required cross-functionally throughout the organization.
• Travel will be required, as needed
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Requirements:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives a plus.
• Must have technical skills in tooling, processing, automation and/or machines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization. Excellent communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media - verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment, calm under pressure and flexibility to direct work force and adapt to changing schedules as appropriate.
• Strong computer skills a plus (IQMS and MS Office Suite).
• Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Systems

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 5 years previous experience managing in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics
• Experience with injection molding

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands 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
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally?lift up?to 25?lbs?when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually within a manufacturing facility with moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment