Continuous Improvement Manager

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Continuous Improvement Manager. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Dayton, Ohio - In Office

What you will do:

• Leads the continuous improvement efforts across Daikin's Distribution Network
• Facilitates workshops, brainstorming sessions, and Kaizen events to generate innovative ideas and solutions
• Develops and implements improvement strategies, action plans, and performance metrics
• Obtains, analyzes, and coordinates corrective actions based on quality standards
• Leads continuous improvement in overall defect reduction, including creating & monitoring defect reduction procedures, and implements appropriate countermeasures
• Ensures supplier quality problems are investigated, trends are tracked, and issues coordinated with Supply Chain so that Daikin is supplied with quality parts
• Develops and oversees quality RCA & CAPA program
• Leads quality-related cost improvement efforts within area of responsibility by taking costs out of the process
• Establishes consistent and effective training curricula in consultation with department managers, ensuring training is documented and adhered to
• Establishes and maintains SOP repository on Sharepoint site
• Develops training metrics to monitor compliance and effectiveness
• Oversees new employee training program, including evaluation of the program for effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience with no Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position