How You Will Make an Impact
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible to identify and improve the value stream with a focus on efficiencies, cost reduction and increasing customer satisfaction

The Nuts and Bolts
Identify and facilitate process improvement projects to reduce lead time, improve inventory turnover, scrap and rework, direct labor cost savings, and revenue increases

Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, and facility design

Lead continuous improvement project teams and conduct training to drive cultural change through "learn by doing" exercises and workshops

Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping

Develop budgets, project plans (GANT Charts) and cost analysis to determine project feasibility

Establish a Standardized Work tool/process and launch with production supervisors and team members

Support material flow improvements in scheduling (Kanban, sequencing, kitting) and material handling methods

Establish and manage a 5S improvement plan and a layered process audit process

Track the Continuous Improvement Team's KPI and provide regular updates on project status and progress

Improve the upfit efficiency, productivity, and capacity by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and shop/branch layouts

Lead a Continuous Improvement team and/or Industrial Engineers

Assist/lead onboarding of new acquisition sites, mentor site leadership to incorporate Reading core competencies

Required Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in a related field strongly preferred

5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment implementing successful Lean transformations

Lean Certification preferred

How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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