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Celestica Inc.

11 - Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

richardson, TX

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Celestica Inc. lists this 11 - Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement opportunity in richardson, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

General Overview

Job Title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)

Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)

Role: Senior Manager (SMG)

Job Code: SMG-CI-CTIM

Job Band: 11

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Develop and promote a principle-based CI culture in the site/function and beyond

Ensure that CI always supports the flow of value to customers, both internal and external

Continually assess and reflect on the effectiveness of the strategy deployment and CI culture building—manage appropriate adjustments in execution to ensure delivery of objectives to the site/function

Co‑lead the site/function CI Committee with the site/function leader to ensure alignment and engagement of CI resources, prioritization and execution of CI activities aligned to the site/function strategy deployment plans, monitoring of appropriate metrics, CI recognition and appropriate reflection on the site/function strategy deployment plans

Lead or facilitate the management gemba (“go and see”) with the site/function leader and all direct staff to understand how the work is done, act as coaches, establish and communicate a vision for CI culture and ensure its implementation; promote gemba activities within the organization

Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards

Keep informed of good practices in both broader Celestica network and the industry, so that new ideas can be integrated back into the site/function

Ensure that the site/function leader and direct staff participate in charter reviews, kaizen/project readouts and CI recognition activities, so that senior management support is visible to the site/function employee population

Identify the good CI activities within the site/function and ensure appropriate rewards & recognition are bestowed; for example, Best Of Site/Function activities are identified and shared in Operations Central

Develop the skills of the CI team to ensure that they can effectively perform their responsibilities, enabling development for career progression

Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution

Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts; provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis; coordinate training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications

Additional tasks specific to Corporate roles:

Contribute to department activities that include: global CI strategy development and deployment, best practice identification and promotion, Systematic CI maturity assessment calibration, CI communications that promote success stories and lessons for the organization

Manage Six Sigma supporting software (Minitab), manage best practice sharing databases (Operations Central) and maintain global CI metrics

Maintain and evolve Systematic CI Standards, CI training materials and standard CI templates and other documentation

Work to achieve Master Black Belt certification

Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies

Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation

Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills

Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise

Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent

Trains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matter

The ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross‑functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understood

The ability to analyze data with strong technical mathematical skills

Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments

Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

Management experience within a matrix organization

People management and development experience

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Results oriented

Leadership

Time Management

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc. Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

8+ years of relevant experience, minimum 5 years management experience; Lean and Six Sigma Black Belts; Should be very experienced in CI and will have worked on a CI deployment in a past role; Experience in change management; Operations experience is also essential

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E‑Verify employer.

Location

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

Job Segment: Cloud, Supply Chain Manager, Data Center, Project Manager, Supply Chain, Technology, Operations

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Worksite address

richardson, TX, 75080, US

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