We are looking for an Continuous Improvement / Quality Manager in our DeKalb, IL location for CST Storage.

This position will be responsible for driving a continuous improvement/quality culture inside CST Manufacturing facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation) that is tied to Strategic Deployment (SD) and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging lean tools, consulting skills, and the change management process.
• Assist site / company Leadership in Champion the development of a Continuous Improvement (CI) environment including the development of a VSM and the implementation of Kaizen events (i.e., how to define improvement events and utilize lean tools to drive sustainable results improvement in results).
• Directly provide formal and informal lean training and coaching
• Be an active Leader in SDand Daily Management reviews (as appropriate)
• Ensure successful kaizen events by installing and ensuring compliance to the kaizen process (includes; (1) planning of kaizens with a dynamic funnel process tied to SD and Daily Management, (2) kaizen execution and (3) sustainment of kaizens).
• Promote and facilitate diagnosis of work flow impediments and other wastes throughout the business, and provide expert counsel on appropriate lean tools to eliminate them
• Promote and facilitate associate development in various lean tools and kaizen leadership.
• Lead the utilization of lean tools to improve quality throughout the facility
• Drive systemic changes in our Quality System
• Insure the development of quality system in accordance with our QS9001 standards

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing or related area.
• 3+ years experience in process engineering with a lean focus.
• Proven process improvement and change management skills
• Ability to champion CI and develop and install best practices across diverse business environments
• Ability to work and influence all levels of the organization from Senior Leaders, Functional Leaders to project managers and practitioners in all functional areas
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to provide dynamic, participant-centered training
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams globally
• Independence and good judgment, positive attitude, and an innovative spirit
• Experience with Implementation and sustainment of Quality systems

 
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated proficiency applying lean principles in a variety of situations.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture.
• Able to think strategically and view the business from a general management standpoint.
• Very customer focused and has strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Quick study who can rapidly adapt to our culture and gain the confidence of CST.
• High energy and able to handle conflict.
• Independent worker, capable of operating in a fast-moving, ever changing environment and able toeffectively deal with difficult situations.
• Prior management of multiple people

 

About CST Industries

CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.  CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation, 401k and an EAP program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.  Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.   

CST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.