Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports. Tyco Electronics Operating Advantage) is a company-wide program aimed at improving our business performance by applying best practice improvement tools to become more efficient and effective so that we can be more productive, satisfy our customers and deliver more value to our shareholders.
 
Responsible for developing and deploying TEOA throughout the Site to drive flawless execution with TEOA tools and methods that are flexible, reliable, and responsive.
 
Implements under the direction of the Site Leader with process direction from the NA TEOA System Design Team.  The TEOA system ensures a safe work environment, drives quality improvements, provides premier customer service, develops a qualified workforce, and reduces operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvement in the site systems. Partners with the Site Leader to oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual operational and financial expectations.

What your background should look like:

•    Partners with the Site Leader on the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of TEOA across the extended value streams to eliminate waste and achieve targets.
•    Responsible for coordinating with the Site Process Leader the inclusion of improvement recommendations into the TEOA System Design.
•    The TEOA Site Leader will be responsible for coaching the Site Leadership Team in achieving the Site Key Performance Indicator objectives aligned with the site performance and TEOA goals.
•    Supports the integration of previously unconnected processes (departments) into appropriately (shared resources) interconnected extended value streams as seen from the customer’s perspective.
•    Supports the development and utilization of current and future state value stream maps to identify strategic projects and corresponding rolling 12-month implementation plans that are aligned with the company’s strategic direction.
•    Foster the adoption of continuous improvement as a way life; creating a culture of change.
•    Work with internal/external suppliers and customers on improving the total enterprise (extended VSM) using the TEOA system.
•    Assist in defining and supports standardized programs to educate employees in the principles of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
•    Assist in the identification and cross leverage of best practices across the entire operation and NA ICT.
•    Build strong and positive working relationships with all functional areas.
•    With the Site Leader supports the identification of production requirements within the site, ensuring alignment with process departments (molding and assembly etc.) on needed capacity and priorities to achieve Extended Value Stream goals along with the development and deployment of appropriate planning, replenishment and signaling tools and methodologies aligned with PFEP and key engagement in business S&OP process.
•    The TEOA Site Leader along with the Site leader will be responsible for developing and deploying the Site and NA ICT daily accountability process and employing problem solving methodologies to determine root cause and develop countermeasures for misses to daily targets, identifying and ensuring resolution of system issues and ensuring the successful accomplishment of extended value stream customer expectations.
•    The TEOA Site Leader will ensure consistent application of TEOA methodology and standard work in alignment with TEOA peers and NA TEOA system Design Team.
 

Qualification

•    Must be certified TEOA Practitioner or willing to acquire within the first year
•    5+ years of professional experience with focus on production, logistics or engineering and financial knowledge.
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required; or equivalent work experience.
•    At least 5 years experience in leading continuous improvement activities at a site level.
•    Team Leadership; ability to lead associates through coaching and mentoring.
•    Highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change
•    Can communicate with all levels to get everyone on board.
•    Strong planning/organization & time management skills
•    Track record of successful project management
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, utilize process and value stream mapping, and draw valid conclusions.  Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
•    Ability to effectively and efficiently lead cross functionally as well as with suppliers and customers.
•    Fluent in both spoken and written English and local language is essential.
•    Working knowledge of the manufacturing processes
•    Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the TEOA culture across the plant.
•    Credibility and experience to work effectively and directly with the senior on-site leadership team
•    Excellent communication and coaching skills at all levels from the shop floor to top management (Strong team leader)
•    Ability to think strategically and execute tactically (i.e. deliver results)
•    Analytically minded and data-driven. The candidate must also have a holistic overview of complex situations and deal effectively with difficult issues when they arise.
•    Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus
•    Experience in the plastic injection and automation is a plus, but not a prerequisite
 

Competencies