À propos de ce poste Continuous Improvement Specialist chez Tempur Sealy
Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.
Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):
Lead system-wide projects that impact multiple sites/teams. Define scope, determine key deliverables, manage progress, communicate barriers, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Serve as a Sealy Manufacturing Process Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cross-functional teams and events. Make recommendations and implement system-wide improvements.
Perform plant assessments and audits, prepare action plans, and coach teams for sustainment
Facilitate “Plan & Review” sessions with local plant teams to review previous performance and define short-term strategies for local plant improvement
Identify, define, and present best practices and to ensure step-change improvements for standardization. Use benchmarking techniques to monitor implementation progress
Create and maintain Value Stream Maps / Material and Information Flow Charts. Develop understanding of end-to-end process and align on a holistic improvement plan
Create training documentation and presentations for all levels of the organization on various Lean topics. Deliver training in person or virtually over Microsoft Teams
Keep management and plant teams informed on upcoming projects, progress, and results. Prepare and present updates to various audiences
Create and maintain Value Stream Maps / Material and Information Flow Charts. Develop understanding and align on a holistic improvement plan
Ability to travel 50-60%. Travel is regularly within the United States and mostly regional. Very infrequent travel outside of the states may be required
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $99,500/annually
What You’ll Need (Qualifications):
Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other related field.
Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
Mattress/Furniture Manufacturer Experience is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Microsoft Visio (Drawing process maps, value stream maps, swim lanes)
Knowledge of AutoCAD. (Take existing plant layout drawings to arrange, orientate, and add or remove drawing objects to create updated/proposed layouts)
Knowledge and utilization of multiple problem-solving methodologies and implementation strategies including Ishikawa/Fishbone, 5-Why, DMAIC/Six Sigma, PDCA, 8D, and A3 (8-Step)
Training in Toyota Production System (TPS) such as Material and Information Flow Chart and Standardized Work is preferred.
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