The HT Group is partnering with an automotive aftermarket manufacturer to find a Continuous Improvement Manager. This person will be responsible for driving production efficiency, optimizing inventory, reducing waste, and significantly enhancing lead times, flexibility, and quality. We are looking for an executive minded professional that is a hands on driver of change that will be able to help existing employees professionalize to best practices, everything from data, traceability, metrics/KPIs, supply chain planning and scheduling etc. along with the right kinds of decisions on what to make real time vs. what to inventory to shelf etc. *Automotive aftermarket manufacturing experience highly preferred*
Direct Hire | Oxnard CA (Onsite) | Salary – Dependant on Experience
Responsibilities:
- Process Evaluation and Improvement: Analyze current processes and procedures across manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, and engineering to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Project Coordination: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other relevant methodologies to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
- KPI and Financial Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to measure the success of improvement initiatives and drive strategic decisions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior management members from finance, operations, and sales to align improvement strategies with organizational goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with all stakeholders to gain support, address concerns, and ensure the successful implementation of approved improvement plans.
- Change Management: Effectively communicate complex ideas and change initiatives to various levels within the organization, driving adoption and overcoming resistance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Automotive aftermarket industry experience highly preferred
- Netsuite experience highly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in process improvement within manufacturing and supply chain environments
- Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement principles
- Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously