Integrated Work Systems (IWS) Manager

We have an opening for an Integrated Work Systems (IWS) Manager based in Saveh, Zarrin Barg Persia. 

Our IWS Manager has overall responsibility for the implementation, change processes, and sustainability of Integrated Work Systems (IWS) at Zarrin site. This will require strong Continuous Improvement skills to accomplish this role. The IWS Manager is the most knowledgeable IWS person at the site and will facilitate the process. This incumbent will have strong technical knowledge of IWS and excellent communication skills to coach and advise the site leadership team on the processes. The IWS Manager will function as the business ally for the site plant director and the site Leadership team. This role is a key member of the plant leadership team, as well as a coach and a teacher on the floor.

Responsibilities:

• Owns and manages the IWS implementation and program for the site ensuring effectiveness of change management, adoption of systems and culture, integration across functions, and delivery of all result areas to ensure linkage with business performance and overall results.
• Acts as an internal partner and daily consultant for the Site Leaders, Department Managers and Teams to lead, define, develop and coach IWS activities to drive improvement in all KPI’s.
• Identifies key opportunities for process improvement and partners with process owners and business trios to lead activities. to deliver sustainable and repeatable change and improve business results.
• Develops and prepares metrics and reports to drive action and change through the IWS program.
• Conducts regular and periodic audits and health checks of the site program.
• Coaches and facilitates the site strategic planning process in collaboration with the site leadership team and ensures. consistent adherence to the process including monthly scorecard reporting and gap analysis.
• Supports and aids in leading problem-solving efforts to improve safety, quality, and eliminate waste/cost at the plant.
• Manage the site productivity process and pipeline to deliver savings vs. commitment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of operations/process improvement experience.
• Highly skilled in Problem solving and process improvement.
• Knowledge of IWS work processes and tools; like TPM tools.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for process improvement.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.