CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
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Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports.
Your responsibilities:
• Lead the implementation of the TEOA (Tyco Electronics Operational Advantage) methodology.
• Coordinate with the site management the resources and priorities needed to support the deployment plan.
• Comply with the requirements associated with the application of TEOA tools.
• Lead and supervise the application of some TEOA Tools.
• Hold monthly reviews with the plant management and EMEA TEOA management to review the committed deliverables and adjust the TEOA deployment plan if needed.
• Carrying out and coordinating monthly factory metrics.
• Preparation and coordination of 6 Sigma and Lean projects.
• Support and advice for Lean Practitioner and Apprentices/Kaizen Facilitators (including talent management)
• Identify training needs for employees on problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement tools and organize training measures.
• Management of "cost saving" projects.
• Ensure Monthly TEOA Metrics report.
• Coordinate and participate in kaizen events.
• Collaborate on internal audits.
• Process Owner, ensure compliance with items included in the Process house as well as ensure proper maintenance and annual review.
What your background should look like:
• Minimum of 10 years in industrial context
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in leading continuous improvement activities on site level (Lean leader or similar function)
• Extensive hand-on and practical experience in using value stream mapping and implementing lean tools
• Experience on driving kaizen events with proven results in at least the following areas: EH&S, 5S & Visual Management, Standard Work, SMED and TPM.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically (i.e. deliver results)
• Analytical minded and data driven.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills at all levels from shop floor to top management (strong leadership skills)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher education preferred
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
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