Continuous Improvement Manager

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Manager will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and deliver continuous improvement training and activities for external customers in the United States and Canada who are interested in growing a culture within Operational and Business excellence.
• Serve as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on all aspects of Lean and Continuous improvement, with emphasis on rudimentary tools like 5-6S, Visual Factory Management, Standard Work, Data Collection, and people development for our external customers.
• Focus of the role is in leading the development / improvement of sustainment of customers’ metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth.

Location: This position is eligible for a remote schedule. Candidates must live within the Eastern half of the United States, ideally within driving distance of a major airport.

Travel Requirements: Candidates must be available to travel domestically up to 50%

What you will be doing:

• Partner with Technical & Field Sales in managing an annual continuous improvement plan by branch which outlines all projects needed to deliver on the company’s strategic initiatives and execute the projects to drive business results.
• Develop customer focused training, tools and techniques to help increase their capacity, be more effective in their capabilities, increase employees’ competencies and be more consistent in the quality of the products they produce.
• Help establish and coach our customers on managing a formal process for soliciting improvement ideas and feedback from employees.
• Lead and develop a project plan with each identified strategic partner engaged in Continuous Improvement.
• Drive metric improvements though cultural and operational engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the building trades, with an emphasis on entry products
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence customers at all levels within their organization who are out of your direct circle of influence
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer relationship skills
• A drive and determination to improve processes and training skills
• Handle multiple priorities and balance the needs of each according to business impact
• Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies ( Lean or 6 Sigma)

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience using monday.com or other project management platforms

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $81,000 USD -  $124,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.