3 - 5 years of experience in fast-paced environments
Proficient in data analysis and interpretation for driving change
Familiarity with plant safety and quality standards
Thorough understanding of production processes
Strong team facilitation and leadership capabilities
Expertise in Minitab, Business Objects, and Visio
Responsibilities
Lead process improvement projects using PDSA methodology
Collaborate with Tulsa plants to share learnings and best practices
Drive strategy and focus around key improvement initiatives
Engage team members in process improvement efforts
Teach process improvement tools and skills
Facilitate teams and celebrate project successes
Benefits
Full-time exempt position
Collaboration with multiple plants
Opportunity to develop relationships and mentor team members
Focus on continuous process improvement
Engagement in meaningful projects
Full Job Description
C2508 - Process Improvement Manager
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time
Description:
Process Improvement Business Execution Manager
The Process Improvement Business Execution Manager is accountable for leading and driving process improvements projects using the PDSA methodology, as well as collaborating with all Tulsa plants to share learning's and best practices.
This position drives and executes strategy, focus and alignment around key improvement initiatives.
The Process Improvement Manager plays a critical role in engaging all Bama team members in process improvement projects.
This will be accomplished through developing relationships, teaching process improvement skills and tools, leading and facilitating teams, and celebrating successes.
This position demonstrates characteristics that include the mindset of ownership and accountability, knowledge of production processes, an intrinsic drive/need to help develop people, and deep knowledge of continuous process improvement tools and methodologies as learned through the Six Sigma process.
This position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Director of Business Execution
Qualifications:
3 - 5 years of increasing responsibility and experience in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret results, and affect change, often requiring advanced mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret results, and affect change, often requiring advanced mathematical calculations.
Working knowledge of plant safety and quality requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of production processes.
Excellent team facilitation and leadership skills.
Mastered utilization of Minitab, Business Objects, Visio, Bama's web based applications
Preferred:
3-7 years in a project management role, with demonstrated excellence in project management & organizational skills
Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the role
Bachelor's degree in business, math, quality, or related field preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, must complete Black Belt Training and Certification Test
Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and positive results in the use of Deming and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC and DFSS)
Demonstrated knowledge and use of Statistics (SPC, ANOVA, Hypothesis Testing, etc.) and statistics software (WinSPC, Minitab, Business Objects, etc.)
