TTX

Director of Continuous Improvement

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Continuous Improvement (CI) is in charge of developing, planning, and executing the strategy that results in eliminating waste, improving quality metrics, and increasing operational performance while maintaining a safe work environment.

LOCATION

• This role ideally will sit out of one of our RSO'S - Jacksonville FL, North Augusta SC, Mira Loma CA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide training and mentor operations team members on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Lead the development of effective continuous improvement programs across the operations group, recommend training, and provide day-to-day coaching and feedback.
• Benchmark best practices to develop the most effective continuous improvement program.
• Utilize data and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and track progress. Manage department expectations pertaining to setting accurate schedules, costs and resources in delivery against goals and objectives.
• Analyze current operations, identify areas for improvement, and prioritize projects based on potential impact and alignment with strategic goals.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to individuals charged with the implementation and ongoing operation of assigned TTX continuous improvement programs.
• Facilitate the effectiveness of employee continuous improvement training and education programs, including training and orientation for new employees and all TTX personnel.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Lead and develop a TTX Continuous Improvement group.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or related fields.
• At least fifteen years of experience in leading continuous improvement activities within an industrial facility. At least five years supervisory experience. Certified Lean/Six Sigma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge and experience with computer statistical software programs.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to develop and conduct continuous improvement programs and courses.
• Ability to implement policies, rules and best in class processes and benchmark best practices across industries.
• Ability to analyze performance, resolve issues to prevent further recurrence. Anticipate problems and communicate solutions to prevent issues.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Hands on, driven, analytical, results-oriented, customer-centric, self-starter with strong change management skills that enjoys leading diverse teams.
• Must be able to travel 60% or more to TTX Repair locations.

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PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

General office environment; may be required to travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (remain stationary within work area) and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, and distance vision capabilities.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.