Global Director of Continuous Improvement

• Establish a multi-year CI strategy for KPD with the aim to develop world-class operations.
• Develop standardized approach to CI across KPD, including common verbiage, tools, project template, training protocol, etc.
• Anticipate issues, needs, and required actions pertaining to CI and develop plans for addressing such opportunities.
• Drive a cultural transformation at the sites where Continuous Improvement is the way we work.
• Lead the CI team to deliver a measurable business benefit that is tracked and reported

• Champion use of CI methodology and tools across KPD.
• Build organization capability in CI through coaching, mentoring, and training staff in the understanding and deployment of CI methodology and practices.
• Provide guidance to site leadership team on targeted CI projects and activities.
• Provide internal consultative services on specific CI projects and activities such as process mapping, value stream mapping, process design / controls, establishing performance standards/metrics, ROI analysis and project management.
• Communicate and propagate CI success stories across the business.
• Lead coordination of CI recognition program.

• Develop and communicate key performance indicators/dashboard for CI. Measure, analyze and report CI performance to Operations Leadership in Corporate and Field locations.
• Using appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document improvements related to CI delivery.
• Maintain database of CI projects, tracking and reporting progress and performance to key stakeholders
• Sets expectations that drives the change management process for CI implementations.

• Minimum of 10+ year’s total professional experience in a manufacturing environment in progressively responsible roles focused in relevant CI activities.
• Minimum 5 years experience and successful track record in roles focused on use of Continuous Improvement tools and methodology such as Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, TPS, Kaizen, 5-S/Visual Workplace.
• Minimum 5 years experience and successful track record in line roles such as Plant Management, Operations/Maintenance Management, Quality Management or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in automotive, defense, or medical industry with a focus on electronic manufacturing.
• Multi-plant responsibility in previous role(s) highly preferred.
• Must have had experience in an industry where high-quality standards are present (e.g., Automotive, Defense or Medical).
• Demonstrated history of successful change implementation and implementing of operational excellence improvements.
• Formal training and work experience in managing mid-to-large scale projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Master's or MBA highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with preference for simulation SW, advanced data base / excel capabilities.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English
• The ability to be conversant in another language such as Spanish is preferred but not required
• The position will require 30+% travel; both domestic in the US and internationally.
• Advanced knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis education or experience.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Strong organization skills, including attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and prioritize projects.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflict and reach an agreement with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Security Clearance application required upon hire

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