Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
Entegris · Chaska, MN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $127k–$169k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Entegris (industrial) in Chaska, MN. Develop a roadmap and work collaboratively across two MFG sites to scope and implement improvement objectives to help the plant grow efficiently and in accordance with Continuous Improvement principles for safety, quality, and productivity.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, OEE
- Base pay
- $127k–$169k
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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About the role
The Role
Our site in Chaska, MN is seeking a new Senior Manager, Continous Improvement (CI) to join our team.
If hired into this role, you will be responsible for deploying Lean methodology including strategy design and deployment, training, mentoring, and coaching of subject matter expertise , and working closely cross the S ite Directors in the Minnesota region . This role oversee and support CI efforts at our Chaska and Bloomington manufacturing sites . This leadership position will partner and coach plant leadership and operations teams to challenge the status quo and drive world class performance in quality, customer service and cost.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓10 + years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain or operations experience preferred with continuously increasing responsibility.
- ✓5 + years of leadership experience preferred.
- ✓Chemical, gas or semiconductor experience is strongly preferred.
- ✓Familiarity with ISO 9001/14000, ISO 45001 environments preferred
WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
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Job Title
Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
What You’ll Do
- •Develop a roadmap and work collaboratively across two MFG sites to scope and implement improvement objectives to help the plant grow efficiently and in accordance with Continuous Improvement principles for safety, quality, and productivity.
- •Supervise, train and direct the CI Regional team of CI engineers, Co-op’s and I nterns
- •Provide coaching and hands-on support as needed to site lead er and other stakeholders to ensure that Vision/CI projects are completed in a timely & successful manner.
- •Ensure progress is aligned with the CI masterplan; investigate root causes of deviations and suggest countermeasures to get back on track (PDCA or Plan, Do, Check, Adjust).
- •Be the plant’s CI expert; lead complex cross-functional projects and be hands-on when needed.
- •Drive adoption of digital equipment/process performance measurement systems such as OEE and SPC.
- •Conduct Lean Workshops, 6 Sigma Green Belt training and support SPC and Kaizen Events.
- •Ensure sustainability of past projects and focus on standardization and adoption of improved processes.
- •Coach cell leaders to continuously communicate how current performance aligns with site goals; highlight problems & action items needed to meet target
- •Drive the continuous improvement culture ensuring engagement on all levels from the leadership to the shopfloor . Promote the Bright Ideas program. Recognize and reward successes and celebrate CI accomplishments.
- •Lead the cross functional plant CI Council that is responsible for delivering the plant CI masterplan.
- •Be an active contributing member of the Global CI Council
What We Seek
- •5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain or operations experience preferred with continuously increasing responsibility.
- •3+ years of leadership experience preferred.
- •5+ years’ experience in Continuous Improvement (Shingo, Six Sigma, etc.) program management
- •Certification and or/ demonstrated experience within Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC ) and/or Six Sigma Black Belt
- •Experience running and facilitating Kaizen events
- •Experience in Project Management and successfully leading cultural change
- •Proven experience leading cross functional teams to achieve business objectives ; excellent follow through to ensure objectives and goals are continuously met sitewide
- •Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office applications (SAP experience is a plus)
- •Experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager, or Industrial Engineer within one of the following industries highly preferred: Automotive, Semiconductor, Medical, High-End Chemical
- •Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering , a technical area of study, or equivalent work experience
- •Proactive approach to identifying areas of improvement and the drive to implement solutions with a sense of urgency
- •Good training and presentation skills with solid oral and written communication capabilities
- •An analytical problem solver, takes decisions based on facts and figures , sees the big picture and the details
- •The ability to influence decisions across multiple layers of the organization and develop effective teams
- •Strong interpersonal and communications skills with emphasis on coaching and influencing others
What we offer
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- •Compensation: $127,000- $169,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- •Annual bonus eligibility
- •Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- •Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
- •Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- •Education ass