at Molex Inc in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Job
Our Americas Supply Chain Hub (SCH) team is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive process and service improvements and operating expense efficiency. Based at our Molex facility in Bolingbrook, IL the Continuous Improvement Manager will analyze, improve, and oversee the organization's supply chain systems and processes, and design and implement programs to improve efficiency This role has both operational and strategic focus driving local efficiency while working across the network to share and implement best practices. The goal is to increase service, eliminate waste, and reduce operating expenses.
Our Team
The Continuous Improvement Manager will work and communicate with management, engineers, and operators. This role will be primarily at the Bolingbrook, IL site but may have some occasional travel to other Molex facilities.
What You Will Do
Leverage Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and operational expense reduction leveraging Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, GEMBA, 5S, and other appropriate process improvement tools and methodologies.Key metrics for Bolingbrook Supply Chain Hub (SCH) are on-time shipping, process efficiency reflected in waste elimination and operating expense reduction.
Work across functions and regions sharing and leveraging best practices to drive continuous improvement across all SCH locations.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Six Sigma and/or Lean certification with extensive experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in factories, warehouses, or other supply chain channels.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain, business administration, or other appropriate technical field of study.
Experience working with Excel, Minitab, or other analytic software drive data driven decisions and measurable improvements.
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience or degree coursework in supply chain management
10+ years or more experience of continuous experience in a factory or warehouse setting
Experience with industry-related supply chain management and continuous improvement analytic software
Project management experience
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
