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Vontier Director, Continuous Improvement in Lakewood, New York
At Matco Tools, we’re not just about wrenches and diagnostics; we’re about driving excellence. As our Director of Continuous Improvement, you’ll be at the forefront of organizational transformation. Buckle up—we’re about to revolutionize the automotive industry.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Kaizen Maestro
Lead and Facilitate: You’re not just a conductor; you’re the composer. Kaizen events are your symphony. You’ll orchestrate change, harmonizing processes and people.
VBS Virtuoso: Vontier Business System (VBS) is your canvas. Standard Work, 5S, Lean Conversion, Transactional Process Improvement—these aren’t just buzzwords; they’re your tools. You’ll wield them to sculpt organizational brilliance.
Strategic Navigator
Policy Development Partner: You’ll sit at the table with department leaders. Policy Development Meetings? You’re the host. Your insights will shape our roadmap.
Kaizen Architects: Kaizen funnels? You’ll build and maintain them. Monthly Kaizen planning meetings? You’ll chair them. Area strategic plans? You’ll infuse them with purpose.
Kaizen Champion
Event Choreographer: Kaizen events won’t be mundane; they’ll be electric. You’ll schedule, facilitate, and ensure productivity. Kaizen newspaper items? You’ll drive them to completion and sustainment.
Results Whisperer: Ever-improving results—that’s your mantra. VBS tools, consulting finesse, and change management wizardry—your toolkit is formidable.
Learning Catalyst
VBS Professor: Training sessions? You’ll lead them. Your classroom: a canvas for associate development. Certification in VBS tools? You’ll earn it and inspire others to follow suit.
Workflow Whisperer: Impediments and wastes? You’ll diagnose them. Your counsel will be sage—appropriate tools to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Collaborative Trailblazer
Lean Leadership Mentor: Associates look up to you. VBS tools? Lean production? Kaizen mindset? You’ll nurture their growth. Our team will thrive under your guidance.
Best Practices Ambassador
Benchmark Extraordinaire: Within Vontier, you’ll explore. Best practices? You’ll uncover them. Communication? You’ll share them. Our journey is collective.
Academic Foundation
Bachelor’s Degree: Your educational compass. Whether it’s Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant field, your degree is your launchpad.
Metrics Maven
Performance Ownership: Metrics aren’t just numbers; they’re your canvas. Daily management? You’ll own it. Our success will be etched in data.
Kaizen Commander
Event Maestro: Kaizen events? You’ve led them—multiple times. Your playbook includes Standard Work, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping. You’re the conductor of continuous improvement.
Data Whisperer
Information Systems Navigator: Data isn’t just raw; it’s insights waiting to be unlocked. You’ll analyze, visualize, and drive decisions.
Growth Catalyst
Business Alchemist: Growth isn’t accidental; it’s orchestrated. You’ve transformed organizations. Business development? It’s in your DNA.
Change Champion: Transformational change? You thrive on it. You’ll lead the charge, inspiring others to embrace evolution.
Strategic Visionary
820 Business Planning Sage: It’s not just a number; it’s a roadmap. You’ll craft strategies that align with our mission.
Influence Dynamo: Senior leadership? They’ll listen. Your persuasive powers will steer the ship.
Lean Luminary
Toolbelt of Lean: You don’t just know Lean; you embody it. From Gemba walks to A3 thinking, you’re fluent.
Communication Maestro
CEO to Shop Floor: Your audience spans the spectrum. You’ll communicate with clarity, empathy, and impact.
Fit Factors
Tenacity: You don’t back down; you break barriers.
Time Mastery: Your calendar isn’t chaos; it’s orchestrated brilliance.
Leadership Alchemy: You create followership, not just followers.
Integrity Sentinel: Honesty isn’t negotiable; it’s your compass.
Team Architect: Building bridges, not walls—that’s your superpower.
Priority Juggler: Multitasking? You’re the ringmaster.
Analytical Sage: Data isn’t noise; it’s your muse.
Strategic Navigator: Chess, not checkers. You think ahead.
Detail Guardian: Excellence lives in the details.
Why Matco Tools?
Impactful Canvas: We’re not just fixing cars; we’re shaping an industry. Your fingerprints will be on every bolt tightened.
Collaborative Symphony: Our culture isn’t rigid; it’s dynamic. Together, we’ll compose greatness.
Growth Constellation: Professional development isn’t a checkbox; it’s a constellation of opportunities.
Ready to steer the future? Apply now and let’s ignite the automotive revolution!
The base compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon a number of factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.
#LI-SH3
Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit www.matcotools.com.
BENEFITS
Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)
Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
401k with company match
401k defined contribution after 1 year of service
High level of employee engagement
Walking path and gym equipment onsite
Food trucks on site during the summer
Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans
Employee discounts
15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan payment assistance
Hybrid work environment (2 days remote)
Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer
Discounts on tools
Annual team building events
WHO IS VONTIER
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe, and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by over 8,500 colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com .
"Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."
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