Be a business partner with operations & functional management, to identify opportunities, utilizing systematic problem solving (including Root Cause Analysis, Kaizens, Loss Analysis and DMAIC methodology) to eradicate losses while focusing on People-Process-Data to obtain measurable and sustainable results.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma techniques and CI tools to lead the organization in data-based decision making and driving actions to generate measurable improvement driving behavioral change across site through CI tools, methodology and coaching.
Manage Site Improvement Projects through project plan development, results tracking and leading and coaching site leaders through project execution process.
Co-deliver effective Continuous Improvement training courses (LEAN Training, Belt training, etc.) and programs to help increase team capability and awareness of the Continuous Improvement tools. The training should be tailored to meet organizational needs and priorities.
Implement, support and coach site Manufacturing Operating System (MOS), including Tier meetings, KPI development and tracking and standard work.
Develop and implement a plant communication plan for process improvement efforts.
Serve as subject matter expert for CI Methodology, CI Tools and the implementation of Daily Process controls to drive operational improvements.
Actively participate in benchmarking and CI Network connections to identify, translate and promote best practices that can be applied in the plant.
Support achievement of site conversion cost targets and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Timely communication, tracking and reporting on project progress, results, and deviations from the project plan with key stakeholders.
Organize regular meetings with key stakeholders to share project status updates, define next steps in order to raise the performance bar, review plans to deliver sustainable SQDCSM improvements.
Promote the transformation from a reactive organizational culture to one that is more preventative and predictable, utilizing data driven decision-making, sustainable actions, and Continuous Improvement tools.
Develop and participate in Rewards and Recognition programs to promote the use of Continuous improvement and recognizing team successes.
Ensure deliverables support the 4-Ps. People (Safety, Retention, Increased Engagement and Empowerment), Products (consistency in products, quality of products, reliability of service), Profitability (support the attainment of key initiatives and improved competitive results), Planet (support the green initiatives).
Gain a solid understanding of the Company’s key initiatives, competitive priorities, accountabilities and ensures linkage of continuous improvement efforts with these goals.