Supervisor, Continuous Improvement bei MasterBrand Cabinets LLC

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!

Utilize lean manufacturing principles to support operational objectives: safety, quality, cost and lead time. This includes coaching and directing the manufacturing plants toward the successful implementation of the MasterBrand Production System (MPS) and lean manufacturing practices. 30% of the position will be focused on environmental and safety compliance and improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Together with the Continuous Improvement Manager, develop MPS strategies.
• Implement continuous improvement / lean manufacturing activities to support site strategies.
• Coach, train and consult plant leadership/personnel on all aspects of MPS,
• Lead continuous improvement workshops as needed.
• Evaluate new product and / or processes for appropriate “lean” application.
• Coordinate with other lean engineers, managers and supervisors to ensure sharing of best practices.
• Coordinate with other lean engineers, managers and supervisors to ensure standardization on training tools, methods and materials.
• Arrange for proper disposal or recycling as required by applicable regulations to minimize long term liability to the company.
• Conduct all training, inspections, recordkeeping and reporting required for managing wastes generated.
• Review activities conducted at the facility which could have an impact on storm water run-off.
• Collect data and prepare reports as needed under the EPCRA requirements for hazardous materials stored or released in the course of conducting business activities at the site. Implement training, recordkeeping and documentation as required to comply with DOT requirements for the preparation and shipment of hazardous materials.
• Support and implement MasterBrand environmental programs as needed.
• Identify and drive projects which reduce the environmental impacts of the facility's operations.

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to large groups.
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process.
• Familiar with diverse manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology (internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes…)
• Ability to setup, track and document results as required.
• Project management knowledge and experience.
• Preferred: minimum of 5 years experience in various lean manufacturing/operations roles including supervision/management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or other comparable engineering degree or related/equivalent experience.

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].

Hiring Range: $46,300.00-72,820.00

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors