Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

The Sr. CI Manager will work closely with plant and operations leadership to develop and execute lean strategies that build continuous improvement mindset and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.  This role is a hands-on change agent and will facilitate kaizen events, deliver training, and coach and mentor associates at all levels of the organization.  

This role is remote with up to 75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Champion the MasterBrand Way Continuous Improvement strategy and provide hands-on support across plants
• Deploy sustainable standard leadership and lean tools throughout organization, including Daily Management, Standard Work, Leadership Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Visual Management and A3 thinking
• Use Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and other similar techniques to identify process improvement and eliminate waste within the organization to achieve significant gains
• Implement best practices that adhere to the principles of lean manufacturing.
• Assist and mentor plant management and Continuous Improvement teams with planning and facilitation of strategic plans, kaizen workshops, and other lean activities
• Champion safety through demonstrated commitment, site specific safety plans and targeted MBCI initiatives
• Identify and implement new technology, equipment, systems, and/or process improvements that enhance MBCI’s manufacturing platform and drive maximum return on investment
• Work with organizational Leaders to build Kaizen funnel and opportunities for improvement
• Provide ongoing education to the organization in the areas of Continuous Improvement.

• BS in Engineering, Business or a related required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred
• 7+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing organization
• Strong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements
• Demonstrated highly developed problem solving and project management skills
• Experience with facilitation and coaching change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process
• Experience with lean manufacturing experience as demonstrated by project ownership or previous CI roles.
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors