Manager - Engineering, Continuous

Manager - Engineering, Continuous Improvement

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, ups systems, ev components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization\'s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone\'s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

At Rehlko, our total rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

The Manager - Engineering, Continuous Improvement will be responsible for developing and leading the continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites within the organization. This role involves identifying areas for process improvement, implementing changes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The CI Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes to achieve measurable business results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy aligned with the organization\'s goals and objectives.
• Identify key performance metrics and KPIs to measure and track improvements.
• Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop a cost reduction program to drive initiative across all the functional departments.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data, conduct root cause analysis, and define improvement goals.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and provide training and support to employees.
• Utilize tools such as DMAIC, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to streamline processes.
• Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and assess the success of improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present regular reports on the status and impact of continuous improvement projects to senior management.