CI Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Lakeland, FL

• Developing current and future state value stream maps across manufacturing processes from procurement through order fulfillment.
• Evaluating and improving manufacturing methods, processes, and workflows to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Analyzing facility layouts, equipment utilization, and workspace design to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Collaborating with engineering, production, and leadership teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities and process performance.
• Supporting equipment, material, and vendor evaluations to ensure quality and operational requirements are met.
• Estimating production times, staffing requirements, and associated costs to support management decision-making.
• Applying statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to identify improvement opportunities and future manufacturing needs.
• Driving monthly performance metrics, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S programs, visual management, and daily management systems.
• Utilizing SQDC and PDCA methodologies to track, measure, and sustain improvement outcomes.
• Supporting strategy deployment and the implementation of best practices and operating standards.
• Acting as a change agent by developing employee problem-solving capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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