Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Reading Truck

As a REGIONAL Continuous Improvement (CI) MANAGER for Reading Truck Equipment you will be responsible to identify and improve the value stream to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction.

Regional coverage to include multi sites in Midwest and South Central US

The Nuts and Bolts

• Identify and facilitate process improvement projects to reduce lead time, improve inventory turnover, scrap and rework, direct labor cost savings, and revenue increases
• Conduct root cause analysis - determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, and facility design
• Lead CI project teams and conduct training to drive cultural change through "learn by doing" exercises and workshops
• Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping
• Develop budgets, project plans (GANT Charts) and cost analysis to determine project feasibility
• Establish a Standardized Work tool/process and launch with supervisors and TMs
• Support material flow improvements - scheduling (Kanban, sequencing, kitting) and material handling methods
• Establish and manage a 5S improvement plan and a layered process audit process
• Track the CI Team's KPI and provide regular updates on project status and progress
• Improve the upfit efficiency, productivity, and capacity by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and shop/branch layouts
• Prepare Capital Expenditure Requests including financial justifications
• Lead a team of Continuous Improvement and/or Industrial Engineers
• Develop and maintain/reduce standard planned hour rates
• Assist/lead onboarding of new acquisition sites, mentor site leadership to incorporate Reading core competencies

Required Credentials

• 10+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment implementing successful Lean transformations
• Lean Certification preferred
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing a production crew or functional manufacturing area
• Demonstrated ability to teach lean skills and principles through "learn by doing" exercises/workshops
• Ability to work with and influence others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel - frequently by car and plane (+ 60%)

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about careers with Reading Truck visit: https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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Travel Percentage: 60.0

Travel Required: Yes

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