Global Continuous Improvement Manager
Responsible for driving and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Role involved developing, implementing, and overseeing methodologies and initiatives to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and streamline operations across various functions and geographical locations. Lead efforts to identify inefficiencies and waste within operational processes. Implement Lean concepts and drive process optimization. Drive culture of CI by promoting awareness and adoption of improvement methodologies, provide training and support to employees at all levels. Oversee CI projects from inception to completion. Foster a collaborative and inclusive approach to CI. Facilitate sharing of best practices. Present regular reports on the progress of CI initiatives to senior management and other stakeholders. Proficient in data analysis and CI tools and methodologies. Effective communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage and motivate stakeholders at all levels. Responsible for the Cooper-Standard Operating System (CSOS) consisting of 14 functional business areas containing hundreds of ‘one-best-way’ business processes. Globally manage Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) activities. Onboard, oversee, and mentor regional Plant CI personnel.