5-7 years of experience in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies
Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma principles, preferably as a Black Belt
Strong coaching and mentoring skills for CI teams and practitioners
Experience in developing and executing strategic improvement plans
Ability to assess and enhance value streams effectively
Familiarity with project tracking and reporting systems
Excellent collaboration skills with leadership and cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
Identify and address gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics (BBP's)
Assess current value streams and develop future state visions
Coach CI teams and practitioners in applying Lean Six Sigma tools
Establish and drive Continuous Improvement Profit Plan and goals
Ensure Process Owner involvement in Statement of Work development
Prepare detailed plans and monitor project performance for quality and savings
Collaborate with leadership to create a CI Roadmap for breakthrough performance
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certification in Lean Six Sigma
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Engagement in strategic initiatives that impact plant operations
Access to best practice sharing across business units
Involvement in innovative projects that drive continuous improvement
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics (BBP's), and then work with all levels of the plant in establishing and executing a strategy for improving them.
Assess the current state of the department or plant's value streams; develop future state vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.
Coaches CI team, including department or plant staff, Lean Six Sigma Black Belts and other CI practitioners (Green Belts, Lean practitioners, KT practitioners) to apply correct tools and the DMAIC milestones for continuous improvement.
Establishes C.I. Profit Plan and subsequent Forecast goals; Drives team to achieve.
Ensures Process Owner involvement in SOW development and team leadership.
Using standard tracking and reporting systems, will prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and achievement of product/process quality, and savings goals.
Collaborate with leadership to develop a department or plant C.I. Roadmap, driving breakthrough or Best-in-Class performance that balances resources between internal efficiency and external customer-focused effectiveness projects through 1. Just Do It improvements, 2. Six Sigma projects, and 3. Lean Implementation projects.
Assists Process Owners in identifying barriers to project success and helps to drive changes when needed.
Drive and support best practice sharing and implementation across business units.
Identifies and brings forward to Champion new project opportunities.
Assist Plant Manager in any strategic initiative that will help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions that will continuously improve the plant.
Is accountable to deliver the plant or department's annual CI goals.
