Primary location: Pensacola, Florida
Relocation offered: Yes
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel:Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is "$95,000 to $115,000" per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has a job opportunity for a Process Improvement Champion located in Pensacola, FL. The Process Improvement Champion will have the technical expertise to initiate and lead significant process improvement activities, including, but not limited to, changes involving mechanical, electrical, chemical and human elements. Additionally, the successful incumbent will have the leadership abilities to assist the Value Stream Manager in acting as a catalyst and leader for significant organizational transformation.
What9;s in it for you?- Be a trusted partner to the business
- Networking and Relationship Building
- Ability to be innovative and strategic
- Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
- Collaboration and an open friendly team environment
What does a Process Improvement Champion do?- Identifies and executes projects in the Value Stream or plant wide including identifying improvement opportunities, understanding current projects, determining needed resources and procuring those resources
- Aligns the kaizen events and hoshin projects with Value Stream / Plant results.
- Leads Kaizen events - identify team members, prepare agenda, conduct training, implement improvements, create and track measures, and actions
- Ensures accountability is maintained for MDI (managing for daily improvement), KPIs, and Standard Work are effective in achieving desired results
- Build relationships with all production and support staff team members to understand the ongoing operational issues
- Organizes and analyzes data sets that outline the systemic improvement opportunities
- Utilizes technical expertise and leadership skills to identify, initiate and implement significant process improvement activities.
- Provides systems-based experience and thinking which allow the operation to transform from a task based culture to a system based culture
- Coordinates with value stream leadership on improvements, root cause elimination, and sustainability efforts
- Serves as back up to Value Stream Manager
Required Qualifications- Bachelor9s Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong leadership, facilitation and meeting management skills
- 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft software with basic skills in statistical software
- Experience solving complex, multi-variable problems and implementing sustainable root-cause countermeasures
- Ability to effectively learn and execute basic continuous improvement tools such as: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work, Yokoten, Agile Methodology, Six Sigma and Kaizen
- Ability to pull and work with data sets from multiple sources including production systems (Data Historian), quality systems, and financial/maintenance systems (SAP) to identify opportunities and accurately assess situations
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization to address conflicts, resolve upset conditions, and facilitate behavioral change
What will make you successful?- Effective communication, writing, presentation, and data organization skills.
- Demonstration of strong project management and facilitation capabilities
- Statistical process control and data analysis skills
- Ability to lead self-directed initiatives, both independently and as a small team leader
What will make you stand out?- 5+ years required of manufacturing, maintenance or engineering, and plant experience
- Line management and/or first line supervision experience
- Lean Certification from reputable organization or certifying body
- Significant experience working within a Lean culture
- Green Belt Certification
- Experience working with maintenance and shop floor employees
- Continuous flow manufacturing experience
About the location (Pensacola, FL)Pensacola is a vibrant coastal city located in Florida9s western Panhandle along the Gulf Coast. Known for its sugar-white sand beaches, emerald-green waters, and rich history, Pensacola offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many major Florida markets. The area combines outdoor recreation, a thriving downtown district, excellent dining, and a strong sense of community. Home to the U.S. Navy9s Blue Angels and the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola blends coastal charm with economic stability, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Come and build your future with us and apply today! 
