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Lean Manufacturing Manager

EMR -> European Metal Recycling-> Southern Recycling is hiring!
 
EMR is the global forerunner in metals recycling. We are a privately held company with a heritage dating back to the 1940's. We employ 4,000 people operating at 180 locations around the world. To learn more about EMR please take a look at our website: http://us.emrgroup.com
 
We are currently looking for a Lean Manufacturing Manager to be based out of New Orleans, LA. Travel is required for this role as its coverage extends throughout the southern region. 
 
The incumbent will be responsible for utilizing lean methodology in coordination with our tenured staff to increase production efficiency, lower production cost and reinforce focus on our safety culture.  
 
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Responsibilities:
 
·        Working with veteran staff members to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of our business
·        Developing a culture of continuous improvement through the use of lean technologies
·        Developing operational focused capabilities to deploy lean tools to deliver performance improvement
·        Creating a suite of training & development initiatives to support the development of a lean, continuous improvement culture
·        Encouraging the EMR culture with a “can do” approach
·        Identification and delivery of specific improvement projects with a tangible impact on production improvements, including planned maintenance protocols
·        Establishing a network of continuous improvement champions and practitioners
·        Establishing a framework of daily layered accountability (meetings and reports) and driving ownership of performance and maintenance throughout organisational layers
·        Developing close links with key sales personnel to encourage a comprehensive understanding of all associated purchase and processing costs
·        Working with the site management teams, establishing a culture of continuous improvement within the group
·        Developing centers of benchmark practice to promote the transfer of best practice across EMR
 
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Requirements:
 
·        A minimum of 5 years working experience in a lean manufacturing role within a heavy industrial setting
·        Ability and willingness to travel throughout the southern region (valid driver’s license required)
·        Ability and willingness to work in an outdoor setting for long periods of time and throughout all seasons
·        Ability to be “hands-on” when necessary
·        Must be a team player, strong local execution but recognise they are part of a broader picture
 
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To Apply :
 
Please forward your resume to charles.thompson@emrgroup.com. Thank you for your interest in EMR - Southern Recycling!
 
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EMR - European Metal Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.