Ardagh Group

Process Improvement Manager

Ardagh Group • $80K — $95K *
Sapulpa, OK 74066In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in a technical or business-related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with strong Lean tool expertise preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment focused on World Class Manufacturing.
  • Prior experience leading continuous improvement initiatives highly desirable.
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to coach and motivate teams.
  • Excellent technical report writing and oral communication skills, with the capability to engage all organizational levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and self-motivated in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Implement Lean Six Sigma methodology within the plant.
  • Steer plant goal deployment process and identify improvement opportunities based on KPIs.
  • Deliver Lean Six Sigma training and mentor team toward certification.
  • Coordinate improvement projects and workshops across various departments.
  • Work with the central OEG team to standardize and simplify system customizations.
  • Facilitate project selection based on plant priorities and resource availability.
  • Ensure effective communication and involvement across functions for implementation.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Access to apprenticeship programs.
  • Professional and personal development through Employee Resource Groups.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
  • The general function of this position is to implement Lean Six Sigma methodology and organization within the plant.
  • This position steers the plant goal deployment process and identify opportunities for improvements based on plant targets KPIs .Responsible for coordinating and executing LSS projects and workshops together with the different departments.
  • Deliver Lean Six Sigma training and provide belt project mentoring towards certification in the plant. Coordinate and carry out improvement projects and workshops on plant level.
  • Works together with the central OEG team for the development of all parts of the system being defined and developed locally in order to standardize any customizations made for the everyday use of the system and any simplifications introduced.
  • Will work together with the functional manager to identify within each function the losses.
  • Facilitates the project selection by plant priority and resource availability using rigorous and methodological approach following the Plant Performance Workshop process once a year. Masters all the techniques and methods provided by the Lean Six Sigma approach and the goal deployment process.
  • Checks the priority with the factory organization and plans the implementation ensuring the integration of them into operational excellence management systems.
  • Ensures the effective and timely communication to all levels of the organization and the involvement of the functions which are necessary for the implementation.
  • Support the 8 Ardagh Key Performance Indicators that will be followed as a performance management system from senior team to hourly activity.
  • Plans and organizes the Goal deployment process steering committee of the plant taking care of all the factors which determine the success of it.
  • Continuously verifies that the activities relating to the field of LSS are carried out in accordance with the methods and the tools.
  • Represents in the plant the reference to whom all come naturally in case of some doubts about the correctness of the application of methods and tools.
  • Comply with Environmental and Food Safety standards as set forth in plant policies programs within Department responsibilities.

Job Requirements
  • B.S. degree in a technical related field or a Business degree with technical understanding is required.
  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt with proven working knowledge of the Lean tools is preferred A minimum of three 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis in World Class Manufacturing is preferred.
    Prior experience as a continuous improvement leader is highly desired. Understanding of WCM continuous improvement principles operational excellence problem solving and statistical methods.
  • People management including team work and coaching ability to motivate develop and influence others Strong technical report writing and oral communication required ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products required Self-motivated and passionate about continuous improvement.


Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups


Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global manufacturer of glass and metal packaging for food, beverage, and consumer goods. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Ardagh Group has over 110 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries and employs over 16,000 people. The company's customers include some of the world's largest food and beverage brands. Ardagh Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARD.
Learn more about Ardagh Group
Size
16,400 employees
Market Cap
$462 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$35 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
NASDAQ
ARD
* Ladders Estimates

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