Continuous Improvement Manager
East Hartford, CT East Hartford, CT Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$81K - $103K a year Estimated:
$81K - $103K a year 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago Nixon Medical is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager! The Continuous Improvement Manager is primarily responsible for problem solving and building problem solving capability with all associates in their area of responsibility.
Other areas of responsibility include the training and implementation of lean tools including 5S, standard work, visual workplace, process mapping, etc.
The CI Manager will achieve annual documented savings target.
Train, support, and challenge all associates within given area of responsibility to identify, document, solve, and control problems that impact safety, quality, productivity, associate engagement, etc.
; all of which is needed to make a measurable impact on the business.
What You'll Be Doing:
Support managers and ensure all required PMO projects are complete.
Maintain a working project list to include unopened, opened, complete, and validated.
Serve as project owner for eight improvement projects or kaizen events per year.
Confirm that projects are being sustained post completion and post validation.
Support all associates to ensure that every associate documents one improvement per month.
Recognize associates for making impactful changes and changes consistent with the documented improvement standard.
Work with the plant management team to automate, eliminate friction, and improve throughput as measured by pieces per associate hour (PPAH).
Improve visual workplace centered around achieving targeted PPAH goals, e.
g.
, hour by hour boards, visual control plans, metric boards, etc.
Deliver and coordinate problem solving, 5S, process mapping, and other training as required to achieve objectives.
Conduct CI assessments on a quarterly basis, identify needed actions to improve the assessment score, and work with the team to complete the needed actions.
What we'll Require:
Minimum 6 years working experience is manufacturing or business services with a bachelor's degree, or 10 years of similar work experience without a degree.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams.
Must have executive professional demeanor and the ability to interface with all levels of management.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Will be on-site mostly day shift; regular presence on all shifts required.
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, ideally in the areas of engineering or management.
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Strong Excel and analytical skills required, Lean or Six Sigma strongly preferred.
What we offer:
Base Salary Paid Weekly Pay Comprehensive benefit plans including - Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance up to $50,000 and Virtual Medical Consultation - 24/7 access to a doctor via phone, video, or mobile app visits and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 401K with company match Referral Bonus Program Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Emergency Loan - Interest Free payroll advance up to 1 weeks' pay Why work for us? A promising future! We continue to experience growth year over year with expansion into new markets.
This growth enriches the lives of our associates by creating new opportunities.
We offer our associates:
Base Salary plus Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package About Nixon Medical:
For over 50 years, Nixon Medical has been an industry leader in providing high-quality medical apparel and linens to outpatient healthcare centers.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding service to our customers.
We partner with the largest, regional health systems in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southwest and provide service to more than 8,500 locations each week.
We are a mission-driven company, proud to have built an award-winning workplace culture on respect, integrity, and growth.
Our mission is to grow and create opportunities that enrich each other's lives.
To achieve this mission, our culture is focused on helping our associates become the best versions of themselves and empowering our customers to provide the best patient care possible.
Nixon Medical is proud to partner with Work Step, a cutting-edge text messaging-based associate feedback platform, to drive an amazing culture of associate engagement and continuous improvement.
We believe to grow and create opportunities that enrich each other's lives, opportunities must be available to all.
Our commitment to having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce will strengthen our progress to continue offering long-term career opportunities while providing best in class solutions for our customers.
Nixon Medical is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$81K - $103K a year Estimated:
$81K - $103K a year 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago Nixon Medical is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager! The Continuous Improvement Manager is primarily responsible for problem solving and building problem solving capability with all associates in their area of responsibility.
Other areas of responsibility include the training and implementation of lean tools including 5S, standard work, visual workplace, process mapping, etc.
The CI Manager will achieve annual documented savings target.
Train, support, and challenge all associates within given area of responsibility to identify, document, solve, and control problems that impact safety, quality, productivity, associate engagement, etc.
; all of which is needed to make a measurable impact on the business.
What You'll Be Doing:
Support managers and ensure all required PMO projects are complete.
Maintain a working project list to include unopened, opened, complete, and validated.
Serve as project owner for eight improvement projects or kaizen events per year.
Confirm that projects are being sustained post completion and post validation.
Support all associates to ensure that every associate documents one improvement per month.
Recognize associates for making impactful changes and changes consistent with the documented improvement standard.
Work with the plant management team to automate, eliminate friction, and improve throughput as measured by pieces per associate hour (PPAH).
Improve visual workplace centered around achieving targeted PPAH goals, e.
g.
, hour by hour boards, visual control plans, metric boards, etc.
Deliver and coordinate problem solving, 5S, process mapping, and other training as required to achieve objectives.
Conduct CI assessments on a quarterly basis, identify needed actions to improve the assessment score, and work with the team to complete the needed actions.
What we'll Require:
Minimum 6 years working experience is manufacturing or business services with a bachelor's degree, or 10 years of similar work experience without a degree.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams.
Must have executive professional demeanor and the ability to interface with all levels of management.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Will be on-site mostly day shift; regular presence on all shifts required.
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, ideally in the areas of engineering or management.
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Strong Excel and analytical skills required, Lean or Six Sigma strongly preferred.
What we offer:
Base Salary Paid Weekly Pay Comprehensive benefit plans including - Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance up to $50,000 and Virtual Medical Consultation - 24/7 access to a doctor via phone, video, or mobile app visits and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 401K with company match Referral Bonus Program Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Emergency Loan - Interest Free payroll advance up to 1 weeks' pay Why work for us? A promising future! We continue to experience growth year over year with expansion into new markets.
This growth enriches the lives of our associates by creating new opportunities.
We offer our associates:
Base Salary plus Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package About Nixon Medical:
For over 50 years, Nixon Medical has been an industry leader in providing high-quality medical apparel and linens to outpatient healthcare centers.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding service to our customers.
We partner with the largest, regional health systems in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southwest and provide service to more than 8,500 locations each week.
We are a mission-driven company, proud to have built an award-winning workplace culture on respect, integrity, and growth.
Our mission is to grow and create opportunities that enrich each other's lives.
To achieve this mission, our culture is focused on helping our associates become the best versions of themselves and empowering our customers to provide the best patient care possible.
Nixon Medical is proud to partner with Work Step, a cutting-edge text messaging-based associate feedback platform, to drive an amazing culture of associate engagement and continuous improvement.
We believe to grow and create opportunities that enrich each other's lives, opportunities must be available to all.
Our commitment to having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce will strengthen our progress to continue offering long-term career opportunities while providing best in class solutions for our customers.
Nixon Medical is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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