10 - Manager, Continuous Improvement 2

Req ID: ******Remote Position: NoRegion: AmericasCountry: MexicoState/Province: Nuevo LeonCity: Monterrey**General Overview**:**Job Title**: Manager, Continuous Improvement 2**Functional Area**: Continuous Improvement (CI)**Career Stream**:Continuous Improvement (CTIM)**Role**: Manager (MG2)**Job Code**: MG2-CI-CTIM**Job Band**: 10**Direct/Indirect Indicator**: Indirect**Summary**:**Detailed Description**:Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:- Focus CI efforts to flow value to customers, both internal and external- Coordinate and oversee CI activity for the site/function- Facilitate/mentor lean and six sigma improvement activity to improve the flow within value streams- Work closely with all business leaders to grow a culture of continuous improvement- Lead or facilitate the management gemba ("go and see") activities and promote gemba activities within the organization- Co-lead the site/function CI Committee with the site/function leader to ensure alignment of CI resources, prioritization and execution of CI activities aligned to the site/function strategy deployment plans, monitoring of appropriate metrics, CI recognition and appropriate reflection on the site/function strategy deployment plans- Lead and measure the adoption of the Systematic CI Framework Standards- Delivery of training and/or kaizen facilitation at external organizations outside Celestica + other sites in the Celestica network that need help + global support functions within Celestica- Coordinate and facilitate improvement opportunities external to the site/function (as required)- Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution- Coordinate and encourage the sharing and adoption of good practices between customers, departments, sites and functions- Provide leadership and motivation to site/function personnel to implement CI- Grow and develop CI resources at the site/function**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**:- Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies- Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation- Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills- Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise- Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements- Excellent interpersonal skills- Strong oral and written communication skills- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent- The ability to analyze data with strong technical mathematical skills- Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments- Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization- Management experience within a matrix organization- People management and development experience- Lean and Six-Sigma Black Belt- Collaboration- Communication- Planning- Results oriented- Teamwork- Initiative- Flexibility**Physical Demands**:Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations.Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.Occasional overnight travel is required.**Typical Experience**:6 to 8 years of relevant experience.CI experience in manufacturing and office environmentsManagement and/or leadership experience**Typical Education**:Bachelor Degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.Specialized Knowledge / SkillsEducational Requirements may vary by Geography**Notes**:Celestica is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).**COMPANY OVERVIEW**:Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands.Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale prod