Continuous Improvement Manager

at  CBRE

Posted
21-Mar-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

JOB SUMMARY

The Continuous Improvement Program Manager will assess, document, monitor, and enhance business performance, technical skills and knowledge of our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) employees. In this role, you will analyze current practices and develop business process improvements as well as implement changes in workflows, training, equipment, and teams to ensure continuous company performance. Provides technical leadership and mentoring to Maintenance teams on a daily basis and guide the CBRE Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Network CI Team to provide immediate solutions to any equipment downtime or process improvement that may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related field) required. Unless candidate has two years of Amazon RME experience at the minimal level of a maintenance tech 3.
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience managing and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing environment, required. Must include experience in project management and Amazon leadership experience.
+5 years working directly with the maintenance and upkeep of manufacturing equipment in a manufacturing environment required.
Background in packaging automation, distribution processes, mechanical systems involving power transmission through gearboxes and belts, and an understanding of control systems is a plus.

EXPERIENCE WITH LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven problem-solving abilities.
Leadership and mentoring skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze company processes and procedures. Investigate shortfalls, issues, and concerns in current business processes.
Document known best practices.
Develop process enhancement strategies.
Train and guide team members in new processes.
Stay up-to-date with developments in management and process optimization.
Experience developing strategies and improvements through data analysis
Provide weekly updates on network projects as well as program specific updates.
Develop, manage and execute large complex continuous improvement programs within the network.
Experience with Kaizen activities including: definition, cross functional organization, tracking, and goal planning.
This candidate should be a highly experienced subject matter expert in continuous improvement, data driven management leadership, quality engineering, workplace safety
Must be a self-starter, possessing the ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to work within and understand technical systems in hardware, software, and networking
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate’s recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.