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Role: Permanent
Contact: Alfredo Laferte, Talent Attraction Expert
IWS Manager (Mebane, NC)
Purpose of the role
The incumbent Is fully responsible for deployment of global IWS strategy on site. Sets local strategies, masterplan activities, employee engagement activities and results delivery. Leads the company to achieving all IWS KPIs through reporting IWS team. Is fully responsible for achieving mindset change, creating new standards, creating culture of excellence by employee ownership and ongoing improvement of production capabilities. Continually expanding and enhancing knowledge levels of Integrated Work Systems and expands the knowledge to the team. Is fully responsible for people development and ongoing budget monitoring.
Responsibilities
Strategy
Creates local strategy to reflect global vision / regional structures. Takes all necessary actions to broaden the knowledge about IWS concept across the organization. Coach and lead the factory leadership team and develop understanding of the IWS strategy within the organization. Gives clear direction to IWS management team related to scope of responsibilities, work standards, set up and executes agreed KPIs and sets priorities.IWS start-up and Run-To-Target (RTT) Accelerator deploymen
Drive people selection process to fill all perquisite roles of the Line Structure Team & Line Structure Coaches.Champion Lead Line selection, lead data acquisition and analysis to develop the Lead Line baseline.Develop communication strategy to inform key stakeholders of IWS/RTT initiation.Put in place required infrastructure (i.e., DDS room, boards) for RTT kick-off.Oversee trainings and pre-deployment events in close collaboration with global support team.During the RTT Lead Line deployment: partner with the global IWS team as required.Culture
Lead mindset change driven by IWS implementation on the site. Responsible for proper deployment of continuous improvement culture and zero loss mindset across the teams. Implement the PDCA (Plan Do Check Act) cycle. Develop operating OGSM (Objective, Goal, Strategy, Measure) for the site and ensure this is linked to the group OGSM and implement the CBN (Compelling Business Need).IWS Capabilities
Work with the factory leadership to identify necessary capabilities owners and support them in planning for development of such capabilities. Share best practices and learning with other factories in support of deployment of the IWS Pillars. Coach the factory leadership team through the IWS implementation, including Pillars activation.Financials
Is responsible for creating and constant monitoring of the budget enabling implementation and day to day operations in line with IWS concept at a factory level - closely cooperate with finance department
Requirements
University degree in engineering preferred from an accredited college or university.5+ years of relevant work experience within production environment / global role, leading teams or improvement projects. Excellent knowledge of Integrated Work System.Fluency in English (Oral and written), PC literacy & MS OfficBenefits
Annual Performance-based Bonus.Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Personal Development.Medical/Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members.Life insurance.Matching 401(K).Paid Time Off (PTO).Paid Family Leave up to 20.WeeksShort-Term & Long-Term Disability.Education/Tuition Assistance.Flexible Dress Code.Snacks & Drinks.Office Parties.Volunteering Activities.Employee Assistance Program- counselling, for employees & family membersWhat we offer:
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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