Continuous Improvement Leader

Continuous Improvement Leader will drive and execute continuous improvement efforts at the manufacturing plant level by collaborating with plant personnel to promote, improve and maintain our operational excellence systems in alignment with corporate strategy and site-specific goals.  Will be required to leverage available data, six sigma projects, and other lean tools to deliver effective initiatives across the organization to positively impact the business. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the plant as well as corporate functions/departments to determine where the most significant areas of improvement exist and develop projects from those opportunities.
• Develop, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the organization's goals and plant objectives.
• Assess, monitor, maintain, and enhance business performance by analyzing current practices, developing business process improvements, implementing changes in workflows, structures, and teams to ensure continuous company performance.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools, provide support for plant level initiatives, and participate in Kaizen events on the production floor in support of Tremco's MS168 philosophies.
• Provide support to the production staff to ensure that implemented lean principles are understood and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of process improvements.
• Lead cross functional work teams focused on identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to provide sustainable improvements that meet/exceed expectations. 
• Conduct semi-Annual Audits
• Read, research, interpret, and analyze data on current processes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Leverage knowledge of tiered governance systems, Kaizen, 5S, visual management and SMED to assist sites in improving efficiencies by evaluating process and practice from various perspectives. 
• Influence and motivate others to attend to, participate in and own local continuous improvement efforts and initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet predefined objectives. Develop, monitor, and communicate project plans, timelines, and budgets with key stakeholders.  provide supportive project management expertise and monthly savings tracking, key performance indicators, and reporting. 
• Teach, lead and coach cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Use data analytics such as statistical process control, process capability analysis, and correlation to make data driven decisions while demonstrating quantitative improvement/impact.
• Prepare, review, and analyze operational data, reports, and metrics to generate insights, identify trends, isolate bottlenecks, and make informed decisions. 
• Build a culture of continuous improvement by promoting awareness and buy-in at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive performance dashboards and reports. 
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies related to continuous improvement and benchmark against industry peers and incorporate best practices into the organization. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree, Process Management, or Operations, with concentration in Engineering preferred. 
• Two plus years related experience and/or training
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred in Chemical Manufacturing and/or batch manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups. 
• Solve Practical problems where only limited standardization exists.  Interprets instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• Must be able to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $80,000 and $100,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, vacation/PTO/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and Company provided pension plan. This position is bonus eligible. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.