Continuous Improvement Leader

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

Greenville, TX

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Our vision is to be the best provider of building products in the eyes of our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and communities.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">At Masonite, we understand that <strong>people are key</strong>. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We hire people that demonstrate <strong>integrity under pressure</strong>. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Our employees are <strong>flexible, versatile and resilient</strong>. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what's on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">At Masonite, we <strong>hold the door open</strong> for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn't hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We <strong>continuously strive to improve</strong> both our products and our customers' experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">At Masonite we leverage the Mvantage Operating System to systemically focus on the identification &amp; elimination of waste and non-value added activities within the organization. Our ultimate goal is the seamless flow of material through our sites &ndash; from incoming raw materials to our customers. The CI Leader will lead continuous improvement initiatives at assigned sites, including but not limited to the Model Plant Transformation Process and process improvement projects focused on customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and productivity. </span> <strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Travel up to 75%.</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leadership &amp; Support of Masonite&rsquo;s Continuous Improvement Strategy &ndash; focusing on Lean Transformation, Process Improvement, Global Standards and Training.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead &amp; Support the execution of our CI Strategy across assigned sites within Masonite&rsquo;s three (3) divisions (Residential, Architectural and Components).</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Coach Local Plant Management teams and facilitate change management at sites in transformation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure the targets for CI savings are achieved at assigned sites, managing the implementation of projects and lean initiatives with teams.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support the CI training certification at supported sites, providing training, mentoring, and coaching on use of Lean Tools and Methodologies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Act as a change agent &ndash; thrive in a matrix management environment to drive change and influence others within the organization to make sustainable and measurable improvements in processes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide individual mentoring and coaching to Lean Engineers as needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish and grow communication channels with division leadership, site leadership, and support functions that support overall CI strategy and grow our CI culture.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead Kaizen Events.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leverage best practices across sites and throughout the organization.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead project execution through completion with a hands-on attitude to drive the continuous improvement culture on the shop floor.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>
Requirements: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent background with minimum of five year experience in operations or transactional environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Five plus years of experience involving Lean Transformation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Experience leading and facilitating numerous kaizen/VSM events (required)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of Lean Operating Systems (i.e. TPS)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Highly trained &amp; Hands on experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Operations leadership / supervision experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Prior experience providing training at all levels of the organization.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Lean Leader or Blackbelt certification preferred</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Additional Comments/Qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent Computer Skills, including Microsoft Office Suite</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Result driven, exhibit business acumen, have proven analytical and problem solving skills, and demonstrate effective interpersonal ability to influence without authority.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Must exhibit strong leadership, be self-motivated, process disciplined, and capable of successfully leading change in multifunctional teams with a take charge attitude.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be open-minded, and adapt to new ideas</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_JobOptions">&nbsp;</div>