Continuous Improvement Manager -Field

xpatjobs       |    Location:Red Deer , Alberta       |    Country:Canada

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) strives to be recognized as the finest railcar leasing company worldwide. Our competitive advantage is our full-service leasing business model, including a world-class railcar maintenance network. One of 8 maintenance facilities across North America, our Red Deer Service Center, provides a full array of services, including repairing, qualifying, painting, cleaning, and blasting railcars. The key to our long-term growth and success is attracting and retaining top talent. The CI Manager will lead Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts at GATXs railcar repair facility. This role will serve as a site CI Champion and will play a key role in applying problem solving discipline and Lean methods to GATX operations in order to improve the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) components. The individual must be passionate about process transformation, operations management, strategy and data driven problem solving. Key Activities % Time Spent 1) Be the champion for Daily Visual Management (DVM) in the facility in the context of GATXs SQDC management framework. Support/coach/lead DVM efforts across all work centers and all levels within the facility and ensure deep understanding and full adoption of SQDC. 25% 2) Lead Kaizen/Blitz activities to drive change with sustainable results a) Analyze data, identify and scope improvement opportunities b) Acquire cross functional involvement c) Develop ownership for results d) Responsible for establishing baseline and tracking/reporting realized improvement e) Ensure improvements are sustained 30% 3) Lead projects supporting strategic initiatives for the facility, as identified through goal deployment a) 5S implementation and sustainment through audits b) Development and implementation of site-specific and network-wide Standard Work Instructions (SWIs). c) Support facility capital projects 25% 4) Educate in the pursuit of creating a problem-solving culture in order to achieve goals within the Operations organization: a) Plan and conduct problem-solving sessions and workshops b) Facilitate and empower teams to engage in local problem-solving c) Teach others to lead their own Kaizen events, and initiate rapid change at all levels within the facility 20% The Continuous Improvement Manager interacts primarily with department managers, service center managers and shop floor personnel. Through these interactions, the person in this position embodies the Lean tenet of Go See, Ask Why, Show Respect, in order to gain the trust of colleagues and effectively lead positive change. The incumbent must also be able to prepare, present, and defend recommendations and decisions to project sponsors and senior management. Key Competencies (non-technical behavioral skills, i.e. presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), in priority order. Select from key competencies for job descriptions list: Interpersonal savvy in change management and conflict resolution Analytical skills Coaching Influencing and persuading without having direct authority Excellent verbal and written communication Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above): Travel requirements vary with assignments, 5-10% of the time across N. America GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.