JOB TITLE: Sr. Supervisor, Continuous Improvement

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB:

This role is responsible for the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multi-jurisdictions. It will play an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of LEAN methodology, and the supporting framework, to deliver business transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify, analyze, and implement improvement opportunities, collaborating with the business areas, to form a strong and effective team dynamic.

• Develop and implement effective Visual Management solutions; Produce data and metrics, to provide visibility to track and evidence savings which will support benefit realization. Dashboard and Scorecard Reporting.

• Coordinate and support managers in generating saving projects and achieving them by using and analyzing data.

• Coordinate and manage all corporative standard tools.

• Responsible for evaluating the efficiency and costs of established processes.

• Overseeing the implementation of new business processes

• Provide ongoing post implementation support for completed projects.

  Required:

• BS, BA or similar degree or equivalent.

• Formal Lean Manufacturing experience (Lean Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5s, etc).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• MS office proficient.

• +4 years' experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Pro-active, with the ability to work under your own initiative in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to coach individually or in small groups/teams, manage projects (multiple projects) and apply conflict management skills.

• Clear and logical thinker

• Pro-active, with the ability to work under your own initiative in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and very well organized

• Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

• Capacity to address business problems requiring some judgment and interpretation

• Team worker. Able to work autonomously with an adaptable and positive approach and the desire to succeed.

• Able to solve complex problems and prioritize multiple tasks.

  Preferred:

• +5 years’ experience in manufacturing.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or similar

• Six Sigma Certification.

• Availability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

About Jostens:

Celebrating 125 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams, and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance® and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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