Continuous Improvement – LEAN Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the operational transformation across manufacturing sites in North America through both tactical and strategic Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Employ Six Sigma problem-solving techniques and LEAN methodologies to pinpoint gaps, formulate improvement strategies, and implement solutions.

• Make a substantial impact on manufacturing processes, enhance organizational capabilities, and foster a high-performance culture.

• Become a recognized subject matter expert in LEAN Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Reliability, and Lean Six Sigma.

• Participate in the Enterprise Operating System Power Up pillars and establish enterprise standards across North American manufacturing facilities.

• Spearhead complex problem-solving initiatives and strategic projects.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, Value Stream, logistics, quality, finance, digital, and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to boost plant performance.

• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects that deliver over $1MM in annual impact.

• Partner with plant Continuous Improvement managers on change management, training, implementation, coaching, assessments, operational excellence, LEAN fundamentals, OEE transformation, safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Track mill-operation KPIs and create visual management tools, tiered scorecards, and Leader Standard Work.

• Enhance yield, minimize waste, improve quality, and increase productivity using Six Sigma and LEAN principles.

• Identify and promote technology advancements in collaboration with the digital capabilities team.

• Develop people and process capabilities to maintain the Power Up operating system.

• Conduct workshops and mentor business unit leaders and Lean Six Sigma candidates.

• Educate employees at all levels on Lean tools, processes, and methodologies.

• Promote standardization, simplification, innovative thinking, and the sharing of best practices across facilities and functions.

• Manage stakeholder relationships through various forums and communication methods.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge and experience typically associated with a bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, engineering, or a related field, along with 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Possession of or progress towards LSS Black Belt certification.

• At least 5 years of experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing environment/plant experience is preferred.

• Experience in direct or indirect manufacturing/operations, supply chain, and/or finance.

• Understanding of organizational structure.

• Extensive experience in Engineering, Operations, Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability.

• Familiarity with Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and Lean Six Sigma tools and theories.

• Ability to comprehend the broader business context and connect the Continuous Improvement and Capabilities organization to it.

• Proven track record of organizing and leading multi-functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate, empower, train, and coach a diverse range of team members.

• Eagerness to challenge the status quo and facilitate diverse perspectives.

• Experience in developing vision and strategy.

• Possess a problem-solving mindset.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Proficient in MS Suite is highly preferred.

• Experience across multiple mills, product systems, and staff experience, along with leading both exempt and non-exempt workforces is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Adult Learning processes, Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, systems, and tools is highly preferred.

• Experience in change management within large, complex organizations, as well as coaching and mentoring at all levels, is highly preferred.

• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

• Flexibility to work varying hours, including some shift work based on 24/7 operations.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50%, with potential for exceeding that percentage, including possible international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a target bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) plan.

• Profit-Sharing plan.

• Opportunities for achievement, growth, and thriving in your career.

• 50% travel requirement for the position.