Continuous Improvement Manager

A O SMITH CORPORATION • Milwaukee, WI • 4h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global
leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions
to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of
the world\'s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water
heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water
treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A.
O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately
12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China,
India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function
The CI Manager leads the identification, development, and execution of
costout initiatives across the NAWT organization. This role partners
crossfunctionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and
Product Management to deliver measurable cost reductions while
maintaining or improving product performance, quality, and customer
value. Responsibilities Lead VAVE Program Strategy. Develop, prioritize,
and communicate the VAVE costout roadmap using datadriven business
criteria. Execute CrossFunctional CostOut Projects. Drive component
redesigns, value analysis, DFM/DFA activities, and supplierfocused cost
reduction. Financial Modeling & Reporting. Create detailed cost models
for material, labor, overhead, tooling, and logistics; validate savings
with Finance. Guide structured problem solving, including the 8Step
Problem Solving methodology, RCA, A3 development, and continuous
improvement methodologies. Stakeholder Collaboration. Serve as central
communication point between engineering, operations, sourcing, and
leadership teams. Governance & Compliance. Maintain full documentation,
ensure ECN compliance, and champion standardized VAVE processes. Lead
and Develop Technical Talent. Direct and mentor engineering project
managers, designers, and practitioners. Set expectations for execution
discipline, documentation rigor, and crossfunctional partnership.
Resource Planning & Alignment. Manage resource allocation across VAVE
initiatives. Partner with functional engineering leaders on staffing
alignment and project review structures. Technical Governance &
Mentorship. Lead teams in DFM/DFA, cost modeling, prototyping
approaches, and validation. Coach emerging engineers to build longterm
organizational capability. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in
Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field. 5+
years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Value Engineering, or...
For full info follow application link. A. O. Smith values employee
excellence. In our employment practices, we will not discriminate based
on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status,
disability, or other legally protected status. We operate in a global
environment and will strive to create a workplace where men and women
from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
*** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/124EC24BE9C84AC1

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